Do you find yourself reflecting on recent changes in your aging loved one’s behavior? Maybe your dad used to light up when you mentioned going fishing, but now he’s hardly interested anymore. Or your mom looked forward to your weekly coffee dates, but now there’s always an excuse why she needs to cancel. Seniors are at…
Read MoreIndependence is something that we all value, and that doesn’t diminish with age. Maintaining as much independence as possible is extremely important to the majority of seniors. Although some health conditions or cognitive issues are beyond our control, there are things you can do to increase your ability to stay independent for longer. Here are four simple ways to keep your independence as you age.
Read MoreSeptember is National Yoga month, making it a great time to incorporate this form of exercise as a part of your healthy lifestyle. If images of participants twisted into human pretzels have you feeling a little hesitant, don’t worry. Yoga can be modified to be safe and comfortable for anyone. You can even perform some poses in a chair!
Read MoreIt can be difficult for elderly parents to admit that they need help at home. In some ways, it can be just as difficult for their children to come to terms with it. Realizing that the people who have cared for and supported you for so much of your life now need help to care…
Read MoreThe decision to retire from driving is one of the most difficult ones seniors have to face. Many of them view their ability to drive as the key to their independence. And, though they may realize that failing eyesight or other factors have an impact on their ability to drive safely, they fear that giving…
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…
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