At what point can your parent or spouse no longer live safely at home without a caregiver? Making the decision about hiring an in-home care service or moving a senior to an assisted living center is an emotional one. We all want the dignity of being able to stay at home, but there are plenty …
Social isolation and loneliness is a huge factor that affects the well being of many American senior citizens each year. This blog piece will talk about the ways that older adults can deal with loneliness especially if they are living on their own. Loneliness And The Elderly: A Growing Epidemic Loneliness can affect us at …
Not all residents will be able to stay with family over the Christmas period but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed. This blog post will talk about the most popular ways that older adults living in assisted care facilities can enjoy the holiday season. How Aging Adults Can Make The Most Of Christmas We …
Hospital stays, although extremely necessary at times when we are ill, can often present more risks than we are aware of. This is especially true for older adults. This blog piece will talk about the ways in which older adults should look out for themselves during a hospital stay. Hospital Care And The Elderly At …
According to the American Diabetes Association, as of 2015 over 30 million American citizens suffer from diabetes. Of this figure, 12 million of these individuals are over the age of 65. As a disease, it is becoming one of the biggest health risks in the country. This blog post will discuss how diabetes can affect …
Sometimes, there is nothing better than having a loving and caring animal companion to spend your time with. Whether with a new pet or an older family pet, pet ownership while aging in place can have tremendous benefits for older adults. This blog post will talk about the physical and mental benefits that an aging …
Making the decision to move from your family home is not an easy one to make. Yet, the benefits that you can receive from downsizing your home as part of your retirement is hard to ignore. In this article, we discuss the considerations to keep in mind when downsizing your home as part of retirement. …
Whether you are decades away from retirement or it is fast approaching, making sure that you have an adequate retirement fund to live on is vital for every American. While growing up many people live with the mindset that having money while we’re young is to be enjoyed and used for new experiences and making …
Getting older doesn’t mean that you have to become feeble and weak. Healthy aging is possible and can be fun at the same time. This article will talk about the fun activities that older adults can do as they get older to stay active and keep fit. Age Is But A Number Although our bodies …
Healthcare costs are one of the biggest financial burdens for older adults and retirees. Although these costs are inevitable as you age, there are ways to reduce them and make them affordable. This article will examine tips to help you save on health care costs as you get older. The High Price Of Good Health …
