According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 suffer a serious fall every year. Especially for seniors, falls can be very serious. Senior falls are more likely to result in brain injuries and broken bones. Stairs are one of the biggest culprits in causing senior falls, they [...]
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” -Henry David Thoreau Walking is such a great exercise option for everyone, but especially for older adults. It quickly improves mood, health and well-being in so many ways. It can also help seniors live independently longer. Among the many benefits of walking are: Strengthening muscles [...]
Assisted living is one way to care for older adults who need assistance with daily activities. It’s provided in a residential facility. Every community is different. Some offer bare minimums, while others afford the senior citizens a full and lavish lifestyle. Assisted living is not to be confused with a nursing home. Seniors living in [...]
Caregiving can add a new dynamic in family communication. Physical, emotional, social, and financial struggles often come up which can affect each family member in different ways. These new dynamics can cause constant friction, but it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s important that each family member commit to learning about and implementing healthy, [...]
Technology is here to stay and it can impact your life in so many ways that you might not even realize. With access to an internet connection and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, the whole world can open up for you with useful applications and programs.Making the decision to become more tech-savvy doesn’t mean you [...]
Aging is natural, but typically misunderstood. It begins in early adulthood and there are many misconceptions about it. People don’t become elderly at any certain age. Physical and cognitive health play a big part of when someone enters the “elderly” stage. Traditionally, 65 has been considered the beginning of old age, but as life expectancies [...]
Physical limitations are a known side effect of growing older. However, there are many ways to simplify your life that may allow you to maintain independence and ease in your daily activities. Utilize Technology Even those that have sworn off technology have to admit that it has made some convenience-boosting advances in recent years. In [...]
Social isolation is a serious concern for some senior citizens. It can come about in a myriad of ways, from the loss of a spouse or a fall that renders someone homebound. It can worsen as eyesight and hearing begin to fail. Any number of age-related changes can trigger it. Regardless of how it starts, [...]
As we age, we become more vulnerable to fraud in various forms. It’s important to educate yourself about the latest scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. Why Are Seniors More Vulnerable? There are many reasons that tie into why seniors are targeted and why they may be more susceptible to scammers. The first [...]
As we move into the hottest part of summer, it’s important to remember to practice sun safety. We often hear to stay hydrated, cool off when possible, and replace electrolytes when outdoors for long periods of time to avoid heat exhaustion. However, we may not hear much more than “wear sunscreen” when it comes to [...]
