When we advance in years, it is common for us to lose confidence as we experience changes in our bodies and health. In addition, life-altering events like the loss of a loved one, retirement, etc can also make you lose your self-confidence. This can make you more withdrawn and hesitant to learn new skills and…
Retirement can bring much extra time to your life and many older adults find adjusting to retirement a difficult task. Whether you are already retired or approaching retirement, there are a few things that you can do to make the transition to your retirement life easy and stress-free. Why Is Adjusting To Retirement Difficult? …
As per the US census bureau, about one-third of all the seniors in the country live by themselves. Isolation is a common and dangerous problem among seniors. Living alone does not certainly lead to loneliness in seniors, but the two go hand in hand. Since March last year, the CDC has urged seniors to stay…
When a senior loved one changes from independent living to long-term care, usually the choice will be between a board, a care home, and an assisted living community. There isn’t any nationwide accepted definition for the board and care homes, but the main difference between an assisted living home, a board, and a care home…
A senior caregiver can have many duties and cooking, cleaning grocery shopping, and medication management are some of them. The duties and responsibilities can vary with the requirements and health of your senior loved one. Your aging parent may need a caregiver due to memory or mobility problems, injury, chronic conditions, and illnesses that make…
No one else will know your parent’s personalities better than you. Therefore, if you notice any unusual behavior, or have a feeling that something is off, chances are that it is. Aging is a big risk factor for Alzheimer’s and other dementia disorders. As per the experts, the danger of being affected with Alzheimer’s disease…
Falls can be dangerous to seniors as they can suffer significant injuries from a fall. They can also suffer from emotional injuries and trauma that can last long after the fall. If seniors cut back on walking for a long time, they can lose muscle tone and coordination which can, in turn, increase the risk…
Staying socially active is physically, mentally, and emotionally beneficial for seniors, whether that is gardening with friends, taking part in a book club, or enjoying an outing in the town. It is common knowledge that people who stay active are healthier and happier and there are many studies and research that back up this…
The concept of happy aging has been studied for many years and all the results point to one thing, which is that having a positive outlook towards life can ensure your health as you age. Despite the nonidentical ways of finding one’s true happiness, a great way of fostering it is by retiring to a…
Many elders suffer from physical conditions and problems that make it arduous for them to move with ease. This can happen as a result of health issues or age-related conditions and physical therapy can be useful in such cases. The insights shared by experts in senior living communities can help you know more about the…