Does your elderly parent live alone? Have you noticed them pulling back from friends and family? Social isolation is a growing concern for seniors’ physical, mental, and emotional health. As humans, we need social interaction to feel engaged with life. Without it, you can become depressed, physically ill, and lose…
No one likes it, but at some point, your elderly loved one won’t be able to take care of themselves on their own anymore. And when the job becomes too much for you too, home care can help. Take a look at these nine signs your elderly living alone may…
Your aging loved ones have special needs and they should be properly cared for at home. Click here to learn why you should consider in home health care.
It’s a question we’ve all had to ask ourselves. Should we put a loved one into an assisted living facility? Obviously, this is not an easy decision to make, but reading up a little more might help. What do most people look for in a nursing home? What are some…
In adults aged 65 years and above, physical activity includes leisure time physical activity (for example: walking, dancing, gardening, hiking, swimming), transportation (e.g. walking or cycling), occupational (if the individual is still engaged in work), household chores, play, games, sports or planned exercise, in the context of daily, family, and…
Most of us think of wearables in terms of smartwatches and fitness trackers, gadgets that can help us be fitter and more efficient. But for some people, they’re far more important than that—these wearables are the difference between dependency and freedom. Wearables for seniors are fast becoming an essential way…
Does your loved one need help? It can be a sensitive topic to discuss, but it is and important discussion to have. Talk with them about things they could use more help with around the house.
Having good posture minimizes stress on your back by keeping your muscles and bones in their natural positions as well as making your movements more fluid and efficient, which is why it is important to have great posture as you age. Poor posture, on the other hand, can create a…
Seniors are jumping on board Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more as they realize it is fun and provides real benefits. Are your senior loved ones participating? Here are some of the benefits of social media for seniors and family. 1. Social Media Keeps Families Close “I wish I heard more often…
Tai chi, a type of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help the worst physical problems of Parkinson’s disease, a study shows. Experts say it appears that tai chi might be an effective therapy for improving a person’s balance, ability to walk and move steadily. Tai…
