Whether you're a long-distance caregiver, or your parents live close by, it's important to really understand what their needs are. Here are some areas to consider when you know mom or dad is beginning to need some help. It's hard to know what your parents need unless you are able to spend some ti...[READ MORE]
10 Reasons Assisted Living is Better Than Home Care
It can be a hard decision for seniors to choose between living at home and receiving care there, or moving to an assisted living facility. It’s important to examine the benefits of either. Let’s explore the benefits of moving to an assisted living facility. Peace of Mind First ...[READ MORE]
Tips on Right Sizing
Downsizing Possessions Are you feeling overwhelmed about moving to a smaller home? For many seniors, downsizing seems daunting. There are lots of important decisions to make, and the process can be difficult emotionally, since many possessions have sentimental value. Letting go of mementos &ndas...[READ MORE]
Do You Ever Think About Breathing?
Health ... Fitness Relaxation and the complete breath Learning to breath deeply and fully during class has made such a difference in the way I do my forms. The slow, full, deep in and out breathing paces my moves and fills me with oxygen. The following is excerpted from an breathing article by By...[READ MORE]
Excellent Nutrition for Later Age People
By Sheila Van Laeken, Food Service Director at Parkwood Heights Aging is as much a state of mind as it is a physical condition. We need to care for ourselves in our younger years so that we can stay healthier in our older ones. With regard to nutritional status, later age people are sometimes ...[READ MORE]
11 Benefits of Social Media for Senior Citizens
Senior citizens are the fastest growing demographic on Facebook, and this doesn’t surprise me. Though I’m not a senior, I personally use social media tools for business, but also to keep up with past and present friends as well as my family. For seniors, using Facebook, has enabled th...[READ MORE]
10 Ways to Achieve a Healthy, Happy New Year
When we cry out "Happy New Year!" we mean it! Everyone wants to be happy in the new year. As we grow older, we need to understand that happiness stems less from material possessions and more from health, good relationships, and fulfilling activities which keep us engaged in life. In fact, accord...[READ MORE]
Avoid Being Scammed This Holiday Season
This is the season for giving … and unfortunately, there are scam artists ready and waiting to take advantage of your generosity. There have been scammers since the beginning of time who rely on your trusting natures and kind hearts to allow them to take advantage of you. This year we ca...[READ MORE]
Healthy Holiday Eating for Seniors
by Marsha Fuller, RD, CDN The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Sometimes, for many it becomes a time for over-eating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. And, unfortunatel...[READ MORE]
AGING & DRIVING
Aging & Driving: Making Informed Decisions That Support Independence & Safety By Christopher G. Kelly, MEd Senior Care “It is easy to say, ‘just give up the keys’. It is important for me to stay active, and if I don’t drive I am stuck in the house forever. I ...[READ MORE]
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