Spring brings beautiful weather, outdoor activities, and longer days. It also reminds us of those cleaning projects we put off all winter. For seniors that live alone, it may not be such an easy task. Here are some projects...
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Hearing loss is a part of aging but It doesn’t happen overnight. It comes gradually and it’s usually in both ears, affecting one in three people ages 65-74. Living with reduced hearing may be uncomfortable and difficult for older...
January is Blood Donation month. Blood donations help all kinds of patients in need: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood....
Christmas is just a few weeks away and gifting an older loved one is not always the easiest task. Have you considered a medical alert system? Medical alert systems allow seniors to call for help, literally at the press...
Holidays should be spent surrounded by family and loved ones. For many seniors, this isn’t the case. Many often find themselves spending this time alone for various reasons. This in turn affects their mental and physical well-being. How can...
Physical activity is key for seniors who want to reduce the long-term arthritic pain in their joints. At first, it can feel impossible, but those who choose to try to find exercise to be one of the best ways...
As dementia advances, communication and mobility become difficult. However, individuals with dementia can still live a full, rich life. If your loved one has dementia here is some helpful information to keep them calm and interactive through sensory stimulation....