While the young love the holidays and all of the festivities it brings, many elderly folks are at home feeling isolated and lonely. Aging brings about wisdom, patience, and a wealth of knowledge, but it also brings about multiple losses. Your loved one may have lost those she loved, lost the ability to be as…
Volunteering is a great way for seniors to help their communities and has some pretty big benefits, too. Seniors who volunteer find a sense of purpose, get a new routine, and have the chance to make lots of new friends and get essential social interactions. Although, many seniors find it challenging to find volunteer opportunities.…
Winter weather can be very hard on delicate mature skin. Cold dry weather, wind, harsh sun, and hot dry indoor air with dust or other irritants can cause skin damage that may not be reversible. Seniors have particularly delicate skin, because as they age seniors lose a lot of the elasticity and plumpness that younger…
Caring for an older person with sensitive skin requires extra care and attention. This is because the skin gets more sensitive and prone to itching with age, making it more important than ever to take good care of it to prevent problems. Having companion care at home helps seniors maintain their skin and monitors for…
With age comes changes in how the body regulates temperature. This makes older people more vulnerable to high heat or cold. To be healthy generally, they need to keep their body temperature at the right level. Consider the ten tips below that home care and loved ones can take to help seniors control their body…
Ever since your mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you said you’d help her. Her care needs keep increasing, and you’re worried that it’s too much. You feel obligated to remain the primary caregiver, but is it possible? Have you stopped to assess your feelings as the disease increases? It’s time to consider Alzheimer’s care. The…
According to a video game industry report, seniors make up a huge portion of the people who are playing video games. More than 16 million seniors over the age of 65 are playing video games. And that number is increasing every year. The number of seniors who play video games was growing before the pandemic.…
Thinning hair is something that most seniors deal with at some point. As people get older changes in their hair texture, color, and growth are very common. There are many things that can impact whether or not a senior has thinning hair like: Family history Stress Medications Hormonal imbalance Damage Weather Seniors also can notice…
Quick weekend visits with your dad are becoming more stressful. You arrive and find that he’s out of groceries, his laundry hasn’t been touched, and his home’s a mess. When you ask him, he’ll make excuses. You end up canceling your plans and help him get caught up on household chores again. As you do,…
Now that summer weather is here to stay, July kicks off National Picnic Month. It’s believed to have begun in the 1950s, established by the American Bakers Association as a way to celebrate the breads and rolls that are a vital part of outdoor barbecues. Your dad loves to be part of family gatherings and…