Many seniors fear that they will someday be forced into a “home.” The stigma associated with nursing homes is hard to break, but luckily, nursing homes are not your only option. These days, many people are choosing to move into senior living facilities instead. In choosing senior living, not only are these people able to maintain their …
We live in an enormous and beautiful country, so deciding where to retire can be tough. The city must be affordable, relaxing, vibrant, and (of course) accommodating to seniors. So where is the best place to retire in the US? Well, we don’t want to toot our own horn, so we’ll let Livability.com do most …
Never underestimate the power of walking. A simple stroll is a great way to improve your overall health (especially if you would have been sitting on the couch otherwise!). Plus, it’s cheap, it doesn’t require special skills, and it can be completed just about anywhere. Walking is especially beneficial to seniors because it’s a low-impact …
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 …