To live long, healthy lives, seniors need to adopt a number of habits, including remaining physically active. Even seniors who have been living sedentary lifestyles can still benefit by making the effort to become fit. For seniors embarking on physical fitness journeys, here are several tips that might be helpful. …
The need for home care isn’t limited to seniors in your family. There are many other aging adults who have no one available to help them stay safe and healthy. If you have the will and the means, helping a senior friend or neighbor in need would be an altruistic…
A warm and hearty homemade soup can be a welcome meal during the colder months. However, many seniors have specific dietary restrictions because of various health conditions. Luckily, there are many soups you can make that meet your senior loved one’s special dietary needs. Soups with Healthy Fats Though your…
Modern-day technology has permeated nearly every part of our lives, and it’s often impossible to perform simple tasks, such as filling out a job application or keeping in touch with friends, without using the internet. Adapting to this can be a confusing and frustrating prospect for seniors who weren’t raised…
In the aftermath of a stroke, a senior may experience a variety of physical and cognitive health challenges that make daily activities difficult. As a result, seniors who have had strokes often experience low self-esteem or feelings of embarrassment. If your elderly loved one is a stroke survivor, read on…
Good nutrition is vital for every age group, but seniors in particular need to pay special attention to their nutritional needs. The right dietary choices can boost a senior’s health and prevent a host of serious conditions, and eating more whole grains is a great place to start. Here are…
When seniors have maintained unhealthy habits for many years, caregivers may have a difficult time convincing them to start down a healthier path. However, there are a few things families can do to encourage their aging loved ones to start making choices with their health in mind. Start with Education…
Planning for retirement is something all seniors need to do. During the retirement years, seniors typically have less income but the same expenses. In fact, the expenses may increase due to age-related health issues. However, there are changes seniors can make to their lifestyles to help them budget during retirement. …
The MIND diet isn’t going to cure Alzheimer’s, but it can mitigate some of the most common symptoms of this debilitating disease. Dr. Martha Morris is the nutritional epidemiologist who created the MIND diet, and she has helped many seniors with Alzheimer’s over the last few years. This diet emphasizes…
Pet therapy is a rapidly growing field of study that refers to any form of animal-based therapy used to help people feel better, be it physically, mentally, or emotionally. Pet therapy can be very beneficial for people in every stage of life, but its advantages have proven especially useful for…