Long term planning can be difficult, especially if it involves thinking proceedings a time in the future when you or a loved one may experience a decline in health or a loss of independence. However, when the proper steps have been taken in advance, any transition in life can be met with more success. A…
Read MoreAs anyone who has ever moved can tell you, moving is physically and emotionally exhausting. This may be especially true for aging parents who are facing the prospect of relocating to a smaller home or possibly a senior or assisted living community. Although they know it’s necessary, they may feel overwhelmed at the thought of letting…
Read MoreWhen it comes to aging well, maybe you’ve heard that it’s all about genetics. If that were true, it would mean sitting back and passively accepting whatever hand you’ve been dealt in the genetic lottery. Wouldn’t you rather have some control over how well you age? Thankfully, you do! Although your genes do play an important…
Read MoreEleanor Roosevelt once said, “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” It’s true that there is a certain beauty, a richness that comes naturally with age. That being said, most of us would like to continue looking our best as we grow older. This doesn’t involve trying to look…
Read MoreHave you ever heard someone who has just forgotten something laughingly brush it off as having a “senior moment”? Many people accept memory loss and cognitive decline as a normal result of the aging process. Thankfully, that’s not necessarily the case. Although it’s natural for your brain to go through certain changes as you get on in…
Read MoreIf you are one of the approximately 53.4 million Americans who are providing care for someone with a disability or chronic illness, you know that the job of caregiving comes with its fair share of anxiety and unanswered questions. Most home caregivers aren’t medical professionals, and they may feel overwhelmed, confused, and inexperienced when it comes…
Read MoreWhether you’re living on your own or in an assisted living community, knowing how to care for a wound properly is an important step in maintaining your independence as long as possible. Acute wounds can happen to anyone at any time, but because their skin is more fragile, the elderly are more at risk for…
Read MoreParkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease (Alzheimer’s disease is the first), afflicting approximately 1 million Americans. If you or a loved one are living with Parkinson’s disease, you are all too familiar with its unpleasant physical effects. The weakness, stiffness, slowness, tremors, and balance issues associated with Parkinson’s disease can greatly affect…
Read MoreWhether seniors are living independently or in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, the importance of taking proper care of wounds cannot be overemphasized. Any wound should be kept clean and watched closely to ensure proper healing. However, there is a big difference between a simple scrape and a more serious chronic wound. Put…
Read MoreNot surprisingly, the majority of people would prefer to continue living at home as they age. In fact, according to an AARP survey, 89% of those over the age of 50 said they would like to stay in their residence as long as possible. Chances are you feel the same, especially if you have lived in your current home for…
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