You might have noticed your loved one is having difficulty occasionally with daily tasks, and you’re wondering if it’s time to make a lifestyle change. Should your Mom or Dad be living on their own? Do they seem lonely? Is there a need for home health? As your family considers options, take a moment to […]
Downsizing 101: Senior Living Options
If maintaining your home is becoming a burden, your needs have changed, or you are simply ready for a more carefree lifestyle, it’s good to know a wide array of senior living options are available. Downsizing doesn’t mean giving up the things you enjoy—it just means you are making a new choice that will relieve […]
Financial Planning for Retirement Living Guide
Everything You Need to Know About the Costs of Senior Living Change can be difficult, particularly when you don’t have all of the information to make an informed choice. This is especially true when deciding how best to fund a senior living arrangement. Is staying at home more affordable than moving into a community? What […]
Your Body and Allergies
Allergies come in many different shapes and sizes. Some people are unable to go outside in the summer without having difficulty breathing, while others are able to enjoy the beautiful weather as much as they would like. Have you ever wondered why you are allergic to some things while others are not? Doctors don’t know […]
How to Plan for Retirement: Personal Finance Tips for Seniors
As you age, you must be wise about the financial decisions you make. There are some unique challenges that come with managing senior finances, but it isn’t all bad. After years of working hard, you’ve probably accumulated some wealth and your retirement years are finally a chance to enjoy it. The important thing about your […]
Functions of the Skin and Skin Importance
Your skin is one of the most important parts of your body that helps protect you against harm. There are six main functions of the skin: protection, heat regulation, secretion, sensation and absorption. You may not think about it often, but your skin is helping protect you every single minute of every day and allowing […]
How to Prepare an Emergency Kit for Your Aging Loved One
Almost everyone has a first aid kit somewhere in their home. Whether it’s from 20 years ago or a newer one that you keep updated, there are things you know you should always have at your disposal. But, as the world quickly changes around us, you might have started to think about the importance of […]
When Should I Consider At-Home Care?
You have probably heard the term “home healthcare” in conversations time and time again. Though you might not have given it much thought then, you might now be starting to wonder what kinds of health care options are available for your loved one. Home care is a unique type of care that includes any kind […]
Senior Health: What To Include in a Well-Balanced Diet
Following a healthy diet is important at every stage of life. But particularly as you age, the choices you make when it comes to food have a major impact on your overall health and wellbeing. Reaching for potato chips instead of carrot sticks can have a lasting impact. Following a well-balanced diet can seem complicated, […]
Importance of Exercise for Seniors
It’s no surprise that physical activity and exercise are good for you thanks to the many benefits you will experience when you incorporate them into your everyday routine. Regular physical activity helps improve your mental and physical health and improves your state of overall wellbeing. Learn more about four simple exercises you can do at-home […]