The Importance of Senior Friendships for Healthy Aging Do you ever miss the days when you could go out with friends and laugh until you cried? For seniors, friendships aren't just a pleasant leisure activity; they're essential for healthy aging. Research shows that maintaining meaningful connections is one of the most crucial elements in creating [...]
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 [...]
Living with osteoporosis: Tips for seniors to manage the condition and stay active Osteoporosis is a condition that affects many seniors, and can make everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs difficult. If you're living with osteoporosis, it's important to take steps to manage the condition and stay active. In this blog post, we'll [...]
The Five Pillars of Healthy Aging There are many misconceptions about what it means to age. Some think that aging is a process in which you become weaker and less independent; some even believe that aging will lead to death. The truth, however, is much more positive than the myths surrounding it. With good health [...]
Physical Assistance for Seniors and How to Choose the Right Caregiver We all know that as we age, life can get a little more difficult. We might not be able to do things like we used to and it becomes more of a struggle to take care of ourselves. But don't worry! You're not alone [...]
In the United States, independence is a value that we cherish. We are independent people who want to do things on our own and not have to rely on anyone else for anything. But what happens when you can't be as independent as you used to be? What do you do if your mobility is [...]
12 Conversation Topics that will Bring Laughter and Joy to Seniors We all know that our elders are a generation who have seen and experienced a lot. They are typically wise, well-spoken individuals with so much to share. As we walk through the mall, or listen to them at church on Sunday morning, it is [...]
Is the COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) losing its fizz? Many seniors now feel that the annual Social Security cost of living increase is failing to keep up with the soaring prices of everything from gas and heating bills to groceries and prescription drugs. As a result, seniors are suffering, and they're suffering badly. Back [...]
How Older Adults Can Reduce the Risk of Falls Contact Us Today: (678) 494-8129|info@SilverCompanions.com It seems that nobody embraces getting older. We find it more challenging to do those things we, basically, took for granted when we were younger, like climbing up and down the stairs, going to the store, walking to the mailbox, and [...]
What is multigenerational living? Simply put, it’s the term used to describe several generations of the same family living together under the same roof. This can often mean that grandma and grandpa have moved in with mom, dad, and the kids. Choosing to merge generations under one roof reflects a number of changes, some cultural [...]
