5 Tips to Help Seniors Stay Warm This Winter
Added on November 30th, 2018
As we age, our body’s ability to regulate internal body temperature and sense fluctuations in temperature can decrease. This is a particularly important function for Seniors as it gets into the colder months because of possible health risks, such as hypothermia. One of the misconceptions about hypothermia is that it only occurs in extremely cold […]
Read MoreOvercoming the Fear of Stairs (Bathmophobia)
Added on November 1st, 2018
If you’ve ever had to walk down a steep set of stairs, you may have felt a bit nervous or cautious. Going up was fine but coming down was a bit dizzying. Possibly you’ve felt skeptical when seeing a set of stairs that looked to be flimsy or half broken. These are all natural fears […]
Read MoreSenior Fall Prevention Tips
Added on October 15th, 2018
Fall can be the time of leaves changing, the seasons transitioning and a lot of natural beauty abounding all around. For seniors, however, fall presents all this and the increased risk of falling. This could be due to changing weather conditions, rain-soaked leaves cluttering the driveway, lower light, and colder weather stiffening your joints and bones. But falling […]
Read MoreStair Lift Myths
Added on October 1st, 2018
Stair lift myths come and go, making it difficult to sort out the facts and the fiction. If you’ve been on the receiving end of these myths, you may not view these devices in the best light. So, we wanted to debunk the common myths surrounding stair lifts; we don’t want you to miss out […]
Read MoreTop 10 Benefits of Social Activity for Seniors
Added on September 15th, 2018
Life begins after 60, right? Any socially active senior will agree with this statement. These are the individuals who are out and about, living life to the fullest, soaking up every moment and, most importantly, doing it in the company of friends — both new and old. Social activity for seniors is incredibly important in maintaining an overall […]
Read MoreTop 5 Hobbies for Seniors
Added on August 15th, 2018
They say, “Youth is wasted on the young.” But, luckily, old age is never wasted on retirees, who finally have enough wisdom to know that they’ve got to make the best of every moment, in the moment. As adults reach their so-called “Golden Years”, they quickly realize that it’s up to them to make the […]
Read MoreTop 10 Summer Activities for Seniors
Added on July 15th, 2018
The weather is getting hotter, making it the perfect time of year to enjoy spending time outdoors. If you’ve reached retirement age, the old summer tradition of visiting an amusement park to ride the roller coasters is probably no longer your cup of tea. If it is, more power to you; keep riding those […]
Read MoreTips on Reducing Travel Expenses for Seniors
Added on July 1st, 2018
Part of retirement means getting to do what you’ve always wanted to but never had the time. For many seniors, this means going to places they’ve never been or spending more time with loved ones. Although you now have the time, it may be difficult to spend money on travel when you’re on a fixed […]
Read MoreSenior Living: Warning Signs Your Loved One Might Be in Danger
Added on May 30th, 2018
As your parents or elderly loved one age, senior living options suddenly become a priority. An inevitable part of aging is that we will need assistance with specific tasks at some point. For some Seniors, assisted senior living centers can provide the support they need. And then for another group of seniors, they are fortunate […]
Read MoreHome Safety Checklists for Seniors
Added on May 15th, 2018
For most individuals, there will come a time when they need to ensure their home remains a safe environment to live. Usually, the requirements to make a house safer comes as individuals age. From mobility problems to medications that increase a person’s falls risk, multiple factors introduce the need to start taking steps to make […]
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