Top Myths About Aging
If you are holding onto some common myths about aging that involve an inactive, solitary lifestyle spent in a rocking chair in front of the TV day in and day out, it is time for you to think again! The secret to healthy aging is understanding the facts and debunking the myths to embrace a […]
Top Ways to Fight Chronic Fatigue in Seniors
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling lethargic and exhausted most of the time, regardless of how much you sleep. Chronic fatigue in seniors is […]
Strong Relationships with Grandparents Can Benefit Grandchildren
As the saying goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent is probably one of life’s greatest joys – a way to experience once again the pleasure of spending quality time and doting on the children in your life; only this time around, they’re your children’s children, and so the relationships are […]
Bathroom Safety Modification Tips for Seniors
While you may consider your bathroom to be a safe place where you are able to relax and unwind with a soothing bath or invigorating shower following a long day, for seniors, the bathroom is in fact the most dangerous room in the home. With slippery floors which can be even slipperier when damp, closed-in […]
Fostering an Attitude of Gratitude Can Improve Senior Health
People say there’s always something to be grateful for, and this time of the year, more than any other, emphasizes the desire for us to state our gratitude. Nevertheless, for senior loved ones, it may be challenging to have an attitude of gratitude and concentrate on the positives in the midst of the challenges of […]
Disaster Preparedness Tips to Help Seniors in Case of an Emergency
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters arise quickly, and though it is essential for all of us to have an emergency plan in place, it’s extremely important for seniors, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health concerns. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it is the ideal opportunity to make sure the […]
Back to School: The Benefits of Senior Education
Walk into practically any store this time of the year and you’ll be bombarded with displays of sale-priced backpacks, pens, notebooks, and lunchboxes – and aisles full of parents scrambling to check off items from kids’ back-to-school supply lists. And although we may connect the new school year with children, it is crucial to change […]
Internet Scams Targeting Seniors Have Huge Financial Impact
Sadly, senior internet scams have been around for some time. There are the unethical telemarketers who contact older adults and befriend them in order to obtain bank or credit card account information and then wipe out funds, and those who promise contest prizes or freebies as a way to encourage seniors to buy unwanted and […]