Are you a senior considering getting a pet? If so, you are likely on the road to better health, as there are many benefits to seniors owning pets. Benefits of Pets Companionship Some of these benefits are more obvious than others. Seniors owning pets have a constant companion and are therefore less likely to experience Read more >>
As the New Year approaches once again, it may often bring a feeling of optimism, which is much needed given this challenging time. That’s a welcoming gift, especially for those of us caring for the elderly. To help maximize this optimism, we have gathered 13 New Year’s resolutions geared specifically toward caregivers. New Year’s Resolutions Read more >>
The longer days of summer create multiple opportunities for get-togethers and trips with older family and friends. Here are some tips to make senior travel and summer events for aging adults more successful and less stressful. Outdoor Summer Safety Tips Talk with your senior to avoid surprises and to make sure summer festivities are enjoyable Read more >>
Retirement isn’t simply an end to your working life, it’s a new beginning for a different phase of life. You’ve earned this time, and we compiled this list of five ways to get the most from retirement living. 1. Maintain or Start a Healthy Diet A major part of aging well is eating well. With Read more >>
Eating well and staying active is important at any age, and for adults over 60, even small improvements can have a big impact on quality of life and life expectancy. A substantial body of research shows that consuming foods high in nutrients and following a consistent exercise plan improves our ability to retain mobility and Read more >>
Our activity levels often increase with the temperature. In the summer months, we’re all eager to be more active and to make the most of those extra minutes of day light. As we age, though, our ability to deal effectively with the heat changes, and often in ways we don’t notice day to day. That’s Read more >>
Caring for Seniors: Recognizing Signs of Elder Abuse It’s something we don’t want to think about: elder abuse and neglect. If we have aging parents, we can’t ignore it. About one in 10 people aged 60 and older experience physical or emotional abuse or neglect, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. The incidence Read more >>
Every April 22 since 1970, Americans have observed Earth Day. The largest secular observance in the world, the day serves to engage the public in environmental activities and advocacy. Ideas for Older Adults to Observe Earth Day, Have Fun and Do Good 1. Create a plastic reduction plan Commit to doing your part to reduce Read more >>
Looking for the perfect gift for older parents, grandparents, or other special seniors in your life? Many of the latest gizmos and gadgets dominating holiday advertisements do not make most seniors’ wish lists. “Be mindful about what works for the seniors within their abilities – not whether or not it’s a cool idea from a Read more >>
Many of us spent our younger years dreaming of the days when we could travel anywhere we wanted any time. Why wait any longer? “I realized that waiting for the right time to travel might never come, so I booked a ticket to Prague to experience the holiday markets this December. It’s been on the Read more >>