Holiday Activities for Seniors
Holiday Activities for Seniors With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, the holidays are going to look a little differently than previous years. This doesn't mean you can't make the season enjoyable for you and your [...]
A Home Caregiver’s Guide to Senior Medication Management
Medication management can be a challenge for home caregivers. Seeing a variety of pill bottles on the bathroom counter is a commonplace as we age, but seniors and their loved ones must know what [...]
When is it Time to Take the Car Keys From Elderly Parents?
There is no feeling of freedom like a sixteen-year-old with a driver’s license. Getting behind the wheel of your first car is an early milestone in everyone’s life. It is one reason why it is [...]
11 Easy and Nutritious Meals Seniors Can Try At-Home
Quick and easy are not often words associated with healthy at-home meals. Whipping up something delicious on a dime is a challenge for everyone, especially when nutrition is essential. Enjoying a balanced diet is [...]
‘Strive For 5’ to Prevent & Manage Arthritis
Stiffness, swelling, muscle aches — the symptoms of arthritis are not only uncomfortable they can be debilitating. Contrary to popular belief, arthritis isn’t just an “old person” aliment. In fact, the gripping pain of [...]
5 Low Impact Exercises that Benefits Seniors
Developing a fitness routine at any age is a valuable habit. And the good news is that it is never too late to reap the benefits of daily movement. That doesn’t mean signing up [...]
Three Coronavirus Scams Targeting Seniors and How-To Spot Them
Con artists are constantly coming up with schemes that take advantage of the elderly. Cybercrimes against older adults have increased five times since 2014, costing more than $650 million in losses per year, according to [...]
Caring for Aging Loved Ones During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made it increasingly challenging to care for our aging loved ones. Older adults are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Based on the most recent research [...]
Tips For Avoiding Falls as a Senior: How-To Make Your Home Safer
According to the CDC, falls are the number one cause of injuries in seniors, resulting in hip fractures, cuts and serious head and brain injuries that can be fatal. Even when no serious injury is [...]
Overcoming Caregiver Guilt When Caring for an Aging Parent
Do you ever feel as if you can’t keep up with the demands of caring for an aging loved one? As a caregiver, your long list of responsibilities include everything from monitoring daily medication schedules [...]
