As we age, our friends and relatives may move or pass away, which can make for a very lonely lifestyle. For older adults who are living alone, this can lead to decreased interest in life in general and an overall lack of enjoyment. Organic opportunities to socialize may be more limited, but there are ways…
Seniors are being targeted by unscrupulous people everywhere, and the attacks are becoming so prevalent and diverse that it can be difficult to determine what is real and what is a scam. What’s even sadder is that this is considered an “easy crime”, as these attacks can be difficult to prosecute and are not often…
People of all ages have trouble remembering details in the deluge of information that is coming from all sides. From remembering passwords for each online shopping site and social media to determining when you need to take medicines or visit relatives, we are inundated with minutiae. As we age, our brains may slow down and…
Getting older means changes, but it doesn’t have to mean giving up your health and wellness. If you are careful, you can protect your health and enjoy your senior years quite well. You just need the right resources and information. Here’s a list of some great websites and online tools you can use to stay…
Taking care of an elderly loved one is a work of love. This is a task you’re more than willing to take on because you care about the seniors in your life. Yet it can be a challenging job, with many hats to wear. Thankfully, there are a number of tools out there for seniors…
When older adults start to need a little more help, families are left to decide what type of care is best. While it’s often a progression, starting with adult children helping where they can, sometimes reality finds that the only solution is to choose a more structured type of help. As you weigh your options,…
When it comes to health, at any age, a proactive approach is always the best one. If you are tasked with the care giving needs of someone you care about in their older years, you need to know how to approach some of the health concerns that plague older people. Quickly recognizing these conditions could…
Aging has its perks. Not only do older adults get to enjoy greater maturity and wisdom that comes from a lifetime of experience, but they also get access to an exclusive club filled with tantalizing discounts. Here’s a list of some of the places you can save a little just because you are in your…
Obesity and heart disease are two of the top health concerns for older adults. One of the best ways to avoid both of these is through active living. Yet sometimes, when arthritis and other day-to-day pains set in, it’s difficult to get older adults up and moving. Here are some tips to make active living…
When mom or dad start to need a little more help, the decision of how to care for an elderly loved one becomes a subject of family discussion. While there are many options for senior care, and many viable ones, one of the most rewarding is caring for your loved one as a family, keeping…