How to Avoid the Dangers of High Blood Pressure in Seniors Worrying about high blood pressure is one thing, but when it's your elderly loved one who is dealing with hypertension, that's another story. Hypertension can lead to some very dangerous health complications in seniors, so it's important to be [...]
How Seniors can Survive the Coldest and Darkest Months of the Year As the temperature starts to plummet and the days get shorter, it can be hard for seniors to adjust to winter. While most people enjoy bundling up in cozy sweaters and sipping on warm drinks, for some seniors, winter can be a tough [...]
8 Ways for Seniors to Enjoy Holiday Parties While Sticking With a Restricted Diet It's the most wonderful time of the year, and with all the holiday parties comes plenty of delicious food. For most of us, it’s a time of comfort and joy…but for those with restricted diets, they can be a time [...]
Tis the Season - 6 Easy Tips for Seniors to Get the Most out of Holiday Shopping It's the most wonderful time of the year – and for many people, that means Christmas shopping! The holiday season is a time for cheer and giving, but it can also be a time of stress for [...]
The Sandwich Generation: How it Feels and Some Tips to Help Do you feel like you're stuck in the middle? Like you can't catch a break because you're constantly juggling your responsibilities as a parent along with being a caregiver for your parents? If so, you're not alone. Many people are in the same boat [...]
Tips for Discussing the Future with your Senior Loved One No one likes to think about the future, especially when it's uncertain. But as we get older, it's important to start talking about what we want for our final days. This can be a difficult conversation to have, but there [...]
Mental Illness : A Burden in Seniors and How We Can Help Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 3 - 9 Mental impairment can be a difficult subject to approach. It's natural for people to worry about their mental health as they age, especially considering that many of the symptoms are similar to those seen in dementia [...]
Is your Elderly Loved One Still a Safe Driver? Are you getting a little concerned about your elderly loved one's ability to drive? It's an inevitable fact of life that as we age, many of our abilities start to diminish. For some people, this might mean weaker bones or a decrease in stamina. But for [...]
How to make the most of retirement Retired? You're not alone! Whether you've been retired for quite awhile or are just now stepping away from the workforce, it's natural to feel a little lost during retirement. But don't worry-there is plenty that retirees can do in order to keep themselves busy and fulfilled throughout those [...]
12 Ways to Prepare your Elderly Loved One for Emergencies No one knows when an emergency will occur, but it's important to be prepared for any situation. For seniors and the elderly, this means taking steps to ensure their safety in case of a sudden health issue or accident. There are several things you can [...]
