Assisted living is an option that many seniors feel isn’t right for them. But as time goes by and life at home becomes less and less manageable, assisted living can be the...
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Senior Health: Reduce Inflammation with a Colorful Diet
One of the most vexing aspects of aging is inflammation and the aches and pains it causes. While there are many reasons for inflammation to occur, there are also a variety of...
How to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home Environment
Managing life for a loved one with dementia can be trying. Seniors with dementia often require more oversight, and as the condition progresses, simply making a typical home safe...
Joint Health and Exercises for Seniors
Aging has plenty of challenges, and for many seniors, joint health is among the most prevalent. While minimizing the use of painful joints may seem like the logical path, the...
4 Benefits of Assisted Living for Couples
There are many benefits of assisted living for couples. We know that the vow “Till death do us part” is one that many seniors take seriously. It can also keep them living at home...
Managing Chronic Conditions with Preventative Care for Seniors
According to the ncoa.org article, “Get the Facts on Healthy Aging,” seniors have more chronic conditions than other age groups with 95% having at least one and almost 80% having...
Coping Strategies for Families Navigating Memory Care
Navigating memory care is difficult when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, families are often at a loss for ways to manage and move forward. Many...
Is It Time to Quit Driving? 6 Questions To Help Decide
It’s one of the most difficult decisions for older adults and for many, it's one they’d rather avoid: When should I quit driving? Driving is not only a practical need for seniors...
6 of the Best Gifts for Seniors in 2024
It’s that time again … time to shop and find the perfect gifts for seniors and everyone on your list. Before stressing out about what to get mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa,...
Senior Stress: 5 Tips to Make the Holidays Less Stressful
The holidays seem to arrive earlier every year and with the season comes stress. According to the American Psychological Association article, “Even a joyous holiday season can...
Bad Stress, it’s Effects on Seniors, and 4 Tips to Manage it
Stress effects on seniors are physical and mental and they are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association report, “Stress in America 2023: A Nation Recovering...
6 Exercise Benefits and Tips for Seniors
Getting older may seem like a ticket to an easier lifestyle but one aspect should not be forgotten: exercise. Getting regular, age-appropriate exercise can mean the difference...
