We shouldn’t wait until our senior years to start building healthy habits. Paying attention to things like diet and exercise throughout life is important. Caring for yourself with healthy living increases the chances of a healthy retirement without debilitating conditions. That being said, we know it’s typically not possible to guarantee that you won’t develop […]
Why Should Seniors Perform Balance Exercises?
One of the top healthy habits a senior can have is to exercise often. And part of a good exercise routine should include balance exercises. The nice thing about these exercises is that most people can perform them without issues. And if there is a problem, it’s often easy to modify the balance exercises to […]
How Do You Approach an Elderly Person About Personal Hygiene?
A comfortable life is all about achieving the activities of daily living. These activities, like eating, dressing, moving, are all essential to being healthy, but one of the most important (and sometimes hardest to maintain) is personal hygiene. Personal hygiene doesn’t just affect your loved one, either—it can also affect you and even the others […]
What Is the Difference Between Assisted Living & Nursing Homes?
In our later years, we often need an extra set of hands to help us with performing tasks that are now too difficult to do on our own. These tasks and their range of difficulty vary and can indicate that a person may need to explore the option of retirement homes. Nursing homes can help […]
How to Choose a Power of Attorney
Choosing a power of attorney can be a difficult process, but it’s an important part of lifetime planning and can help to protect your assets later in life. Here’s our guide to help you choose your power of attorney. What Is a Power of Attorney? Assigning a power of attorney is the act of appointing […]
Talking to Your Children About Assisted Living Care
Talking about assisted living care can be incredibly difficult, and although there are many resources for children looking to start the challenging conversation with their parents, the same cannot be said for proactive parents. Rather than waiting for your children to make the decision for you, we recommend that you start the conversation early so that you […]
Top 3 Healthy Habits for Seniors
No matter our age, every one of us can adopt a few new habits to boost our health and happiness. By eating well, exercising often, and getting enough sleep, you can reduce your risk of serious illness and improve your overall quality of life throughout your golden years. Let’s break down the benefits of some […]
How to Talk to Someone with Dementia
Communicating with an individual who suffers from dementia or Alzheimer’s can be challenging. As the illness progresses, communication becomes increasingly difficult as they struggle to remember ideas, articulate their thoughts, and manage their emotions. Despite these struggles, it’s incredibly important to continue to communicate with these individuals, as those relationships help promote better self-esteem, sense […]
Preventing Caregiver Fatigue
Our parents cared for us for years throughout our childhood—preparing our meals, cleaning our homes, and doing our laundry. However, when the time comes that they need us to do the same in return, it can be a challenge to balance it with our typical lifestyles. It’s no surprise then, that 40% of caregivers are […]
4 Easy Workouts for Seniors with Arthritis
Here are just a few ways seniors with arthritis can stay in shape and enjoy their lives to the fullest! Swimming Whether you’re in an aquatic dance class or you’re just looking to do some leisurely laps, swimming is one of the best exercises to help you maintain your health in your golden years. The […]