Many people are unaware of the variety of options that are available for Senior Living…they think that once you retire, reach a certain age or leave your home, the only choice you have is to go into a nursing home…but in today’s world there is soooo much more!
The holiday season is upon us, and shopping for the best deals has begun, with more and more people, including seniors turning to the internet to do their shopping online.
Walking is a great way to exercise for just about anyone, but it’s especially good for seniors, especially those who are unable to do more strenuous types of activity. A good walk can: improve your walk by…
Are you or someone you know struggling with arthritis pain? There are some things you can do in your everyday life, to try, on your own, that could help relieve your joint pain, and enjoy life more…
If you are 65 years or older, you are in the category of one in four Americans who will fall sometime this year. That’s not a very fun statistic, and not something to look forward to…
Sleep is important no matter what age you are, it’s important physically and mentally. But the lack of it can have a different impact on a person who is an older adult.
Your heart works harder for you than almost any other muscle in your body…it works day and night, whether you’re happy or sad, or whether you’re tired or full of energy…it just keeps on pumping. What are you doing to help it?
If you’re like most people, you’re not aware of Sundowner’s Syndrome, often referred to as “Sundowning” or Late-Day Confusion. This is a syndrome that can affect seniors, but not all, who suffer with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
As many people age, they develop feelings and thoughts of being useless, abandoned and rejected. Sometimes there is no reason for these feelings, but oftentimes the people around them inadvertently say or do things that cause these thoughts.
While, for many seniors, it seems that it’s inevitable that as they age, they become lonely as well, but in reality, loneliness doesn’t have to be a part of a senior’s life, plus it isn’t a healthy state of mind. How you can identify loneliness and help your loved one.
