It doesn’t matter how old you are. Every year brings new opportunities for personal development and improvement. With the help of new year’s resolutions, you can hold yourself accountable to your goals and find new ways to improve your life: For the better. We’re here to walk you through five new year’s resolutions for seniors, …
The cold winter months aren’t easy for everyone. The chilling temperatures, snowstorms, and gloomy weather can negatively impact your mental health and make it challenging to get things done throughout the day. This is especially true for seniors that are living alone. During winter, it can be hard to leave the house, leaving seniors feeling …
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As the loved ones in your life grow older, you may feel compelled to start looking into solutions to help them transition into an assisted living lifestyle. While surfing the internet and weighing out your options, you may feel hesitant to offer them help. We’re here to let you know this is normal during this …
It’s the spookiest time of the year! While you may believe that Halloween can only be enjoyed by trick-or-treaters and children: That’s not always the case. There are fun and stimulating Halloween activities for seniors that can help keep their spirits high and put them in a spooky mood. Whether you’re looking for a way …
It’s hard watching the ones you love most get older. It’s even harder for them to admit when they need assistance. Seniors want to remain independent and feel like they’re in control of their lives. It’s not uncommon for seniors to pretend everything is okay, hide the signs from their loved ones, or majorly downplay …
If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, you may feel like outings are impossible. You’re not alone. Going out in public with your loved ones with dementia can be difficult. However, this isn’t a reason to never take them out in public. Outings can be beneficial for your loved ones. It can improve their …
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Music is a tool that brings people together and boosts our endorphin levels. It reminds us of the good times and happy memories. When a good song plays on the radio, you sing along and smile at your favorite parts. These feelings that music provokes are universal and can even help your loved ones with …
It’s not easy watching a loved one live with dementia. Every day brings a new challenge and it can be hard to know how to tackle conversations and situations with ease. That’s why good communication is essential. It won’t always be easy to understand your loved one’s emotions and needs, so it’s important that you’re …
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Did you know that our sleep patterns change with age? Studies show that older adults often suffer from chronic sleep problems. The worst part is: over 50% of cases go undiagnosed. If you notice your sleeping pattern changing the older you get, it’s more normal than you think. What affects your sleeping pattern You may …
According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, nearly a fourth of everyone 65 and older is socially isolated. That means they aren’t interacting regularly with friends, family, or other individuals. If we don’t look for ways to prevent loneliness it can negatively impact our mental health and lead to high blood pressure, …
