Lifestyle Changes for Seniors for Healthier, Happier Lives
As we get ready to roll the calendar forward to 2023, it’s an ideal time to think about what we’ve learned through the previous year and what changes we would like to make in the new year. It’s more than simply making a resolution that’s likely to be given up on within a matter of […]
Sensory Activities for Seniors With Dementia Help Reduce Agitation
Swift changes in moods are hallmark characteristics of dementia, and can be extremely hard for family caregivers to navigate. One moment you might be having fun participating in an enjoyable activity together, when seemingly out of thin air, the senior’s demeanor darkens. You could then find yourself walking on eggshells while you carefully attempt to […]
Tips to Keep Individuals with Alzheimer’s Engaged
Remaining active and involved in meaningful interests is very important for our mental health. Every one of us needs to feel both needed and successful. This feeling doesn’t disappear because of a diagnosis of dementia, though it might require some creativity to achieve. As a matter of fact, stimulating and enjoyable activities can minimize difficult […]
Ring in the New Year with a Commitment to Regular Physical Activity and Better Health
We are about to start a whole new year, and we all know very well what that means: time to make some resolutions! If you’re similar to most people, you will start with the best of intentions. But as time goes by and life gets busier, you might find your determination shrinking until you’ve lost […]
Making Holiday Activities Festive for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
The limitations associated with the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holiday season, forcing many people to remain isolated from each other. Thankfully, this season families are able to embrace the opportunity to safely gather together once more for holiday activities. While decking the halls and getting ready for visits with loved ones, it’s important to […]
The Importance of Social Health and Wellness for Older Adults and How Home Care Can Help
Living through more than a year of a global pandemic taught us not to ever take for granted the small but extremely important things in life: shared laughter, hugging our friends and family, a lunch date in our favorite café. We discovered firsthand exactly how much social health and wellness are to be valued, and […]
New Year, New You: Combat Chronic Conditions With Exercises for Older Adults
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time sitting in front of the TV! For older adults, especially individuals diagnosed with chronic health concerns, maintaining an energetic lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge which may seem impossible. However, research shows that incorporating exercises for […]
Summer Season Safety Tips for Seniors
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means an elevated risk for a number of health concerns for seniors, who are more susceptible to heat-related issues such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema (swelling) Heat exhaustion […]
When Crafts Won’t Cut It: Engaging Activities for Elderly Men
For many senior men, who’ve spent a lifetime on a meaningful career, family, hobbies and interests, the idea of settling in for an afternoon of crafting is, to say the least, unwelcome. The answer to discovering engaging activities for elderly men is in first taking the time to dig back in the history of their […]
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Can Improve Brain Function in Seniors
Everyone knows how important it is to be active for our physical health, but researchers are now discovering many more far-reaching benefits – namely, a diminished possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in the elderly. The reason for the connection is unclear, but there are two theories under consideration […]
Make the Holidays for Older People Merry & Bright with These Creative Gift Ideas
Doesn’t it feel terrific to locate that ideal gift, the one which will make your loved one’s face light up with joy? When it comes to seniors we love, it is perhaps even more fulfilling, as it can be challenging to come up with new and creative ideas. Older adults have years and years of […]
Activities for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Uncovering purpose, meaning, and joy in the world around us is crucial for our wellbeing, and that does not change when a person is identified as having Alzheimer’s or dementia. Nonetheless, continuing to keep engaged in hobbies and interests can become difficult, because it’s common for many during the early stages of dementia to withdraw […]
Benefits of Continuing Education for Older Adults
Back-to-School season guarantees overwhelming displays and sale-priced items from school supply lists. Though we may associate the upcoming school year with children, it is beneficial to shift our line of thinking to include seniors who can gain from continuing education. Benefits of Continuing Education for Seniors Increased cognitive functioning. Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General […]
These Easy Pool Exercises for Seniors Help Conquer Mobility Issues
There is practically nothing greater than a relaxing dip in the pool to combat the July heat. With the buoyancy of the water, it provides the added advantage of being the ideal low-impact environment for helping older adults remain active while relieving pressure to their joints. Before beginning or adjusting exercise levels, be sure to […]
How Seniors Benefit from Going Outside and Exploring Nature
Is there anything better after the long, cold winter than finally having the ability to open up the windows and let the clean, warm, springtime breezes drift through your house? Something in the sights, scents, and sounds of nature provides us a powerful pick-me-up, which is why it is fully essential for older adults to […]
Start a Daily Stretching Routine to Improve Mobility & Flexibility for Seniors
It is not uncommon to believe that aging equates to diminished mobility and flexibility. While it’s true that conditions such as osteoarthritis impact a large number of older adults, it is equally correct that you can find proactive measures to help guarantee maximum strength and stamina within your later years. Among the best methods to […]