Winter can be a dangerous season for seniors, especially in areas that receive a lot of snow and ice. Seniors that already struggle with mobility find it especially hard to get around in December, January, and February, and many elderly people struggle with illnesses and loneliness in the winter. As there are several weeks of winter remaining, …
New Year’s Eve is a wonderful occasion for a variety of reasons—the parties, the food, the champagne—but one of the most beneficial aspects is the creation of goals for the new year, also known as New Year’s resolutions. A new year, a new you, they say! As we’re already about a week into 2015, now is the …
Volunteering your time and talents is a great way to help others. Everyone has skills and resources to offer, so whether you can provide professional services, entertainment, physical labor, or simply friendship, you should explore the idea of volunteering at a retirement home. Not only will you help the elderly in a variety of ways, but …
There came a day, many years ago now, when teenagers were lamenting the fact that their parents had discovered Facebook. These days, it’s not at all unusual for grandmothers and grandfathers to update their Facebook statuses, tweet witticisms, and share their favorite Youtube videos as well! So today, we’re discussing seniors and social media. How many …
Father knows best, mother knows best . . . and sometimes children know best! As the years go by, you might begin to feel a role reversal occurring in the relationship you share with your parents. Your mother will always be your mother and your father will always be your father, but somewhere along the line, the …
Have you ever watched a three-year-old play with the apps on an iPhone? It’s amazing to see how easily and eagerly younger generations embrace new technology. Although many seniors struggle to send e-mails and access the Internet, children below the age of eight can often navigate their parents’ smartphones with ease. So if a senior in …
As children, we fall countless times. We stumble as we learn to walk. We trip up stairs. We fall during soccer games and on ice skating rinks. As adults, we’re a bit more steady on our feet, but still we trip over cords and slip on loose rugs. These falls sometimes result in bruises, aches, and …
With Thanksgiving over and Hanukkah and Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to start searching for presents, finalizing travel plans, and making time for the ones we love. This is a time for celebration and love, so if you know someone in an assisted living facility, help them get into the holiday spirit. Scroll down to …
Once a senior enters a senior living facility, they’re effectively stranded there, right? Of course not! In fact, realizing that their residents depend on them for transportation, most senior living communities (such as assisted living of residential care communities) are happy to drive seniors wherever they need to go. Senior living community outings are typically scheduled …
Some people assume that once you reach your senior years, it’s too late to embrace a healthy lifestyle. “What good will it do this late in life?” these people wonder. “Could eating right and exercising really make a difference?” In fact, healthy habits will always be important, no matter what your age. They can improve your body, keep …