Senior Living
Five Ways for Seniors to Rebuild Their Social Lives
All too often, seniors don’t realize that their social lives can start to suffer over time. Big life changes, like losing a spouse or worsening health, make it even more difficult for seniors to have the companionship that they need and want. That means they need to explore new options for socializing, like spending time…
Read MoreHome Care Assistance Can Help Seniors Boost Their Energy Levels
Keeping energy levels up is important for aging adults, especially when they’re trying to age in place and stay as independent as possible. Factors like current health issues, mobility challenges, and lifestyle changes all have a big impact on seniors and how well their energy levels serve them. Home care assistance can be a tremendous…
Read MoreFun Non-Food Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Senior Parent
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! If you’re not sure what to get your senior parent this year, why not skip the sweet treats and get something they can really use instead? Eating too many sweets can be bad for seniors because it increases the risk of gaining weight, developing diabetes, and causing tooth decay.…
Read MoreCompanion Care at Home Helps Seniors with Socialization Needs
Socialization is something that younger people find much easier to manage than seniors do. As seniors age, mobility issues, health issues, and many other factors combine to contribute to problems like loneliness, isolation, and even depression. Companion care at home is one way for family caregivers to battle these problems in a cohesive way and…
Read More5 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help Seniors Get Healthy
It’s that time of the year again when everyone wants to make a fresh start and get healthy after holiday indulgences. But, most people will abandon their resolutions within a month. Seniors who are making it a priority to get healthy this year should try to make small daily changes instead of trying to make…
Read MoreHow Can Families Cope When Seniors Don’t Seem to Be Listening to Advice?
Communication is a huge part of caregiving, especially when family caregivers are trying to do their best for the seniors they love. But it isn’t always easy to be on either side of that equation. Sometimes seniors might even actively avoid listening to advice, particularly if they’re trying to meet their own goals, like aging…
Read MoreWhat Changes in Hygiene Mean that Seniors Need More Help?
Changes in hygiene habits are not surprising for many family caregivers when it comes to aging adults. But some of these changes may be an indication that seniors need more help than they currently have available to them. Personal care at home can offer tons of support with hygiene tasks. What’s most important is for…
Read MoreIs There an Ideal Room Temperature for Seniors?
Room temperature is a lot more important in terms of comfort and well-being for seniors than most people realize. As seniors age, they become so much more sensitive to temperature fluctuations even inside. That means it’s important to maintain an environment that supports their needs, which prompts family caregivers to ask if there is an…
Read MoreSix Strategies for Emotional Wellness
The month of October is designated as Emotional Wellness Month. What does that mean to you and your aging loved one? Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle all that life throws at you, whether it’s joyful times, stressful times, or difficult times. It doesn’t necessarily mean always being happy, but means that you…
Read MoreSix Reasons Elder Care Is the Best Choice for Your Senior
After your mom’s fall, it’s clear she needs help around her home. She was carrying laundry when she lost her balance on the stairs. She’ll be okay, but she needs help with household chores. Have you considered elder care as the best solution for her care needs? Elder care is beneficial for older adults who…
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