As people age, they often grow less active–exercising far less than when they were younger. This can happen from years of working long hours at a job, from body aches, pains, and stiffness accumulated over time, from major injuries or health conditions, and from myriad other reasons. But when seniors are able to find a…
Taking care of elderly parents at home is typically the first step in a senior’s long-term care plan. This approach can save money and provide a sense of familiarity and comfort. It also allows time for family members to assess whether home care or facility-based care is more appropriate. Most often, the responsibility of caring…
Summer is the perfect time for you and your senior loved ones to get out and enjoy the warm weather. Just choose the best senior outdoor activities for your family then head outside and make the most of those relaxing breezes and lovely cool evenings! Senior Citizen Summer Fun The type of activities that you…
When my mother started to slip cognitively her doctor recommended we play basic, brain stimulating games to help slow the pace of decline. Our family favorite game was Yahtzee. Yahtzee can be a high energy game of basic strategy and elementary level counting. We witnessed our mom’s level of engagement tick up when we played…
Remaining socially connected and engaged with seniors is essential for their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Doing so has always been a challenge for those who live hundreds or thousands of miles away from senior loved ones, but current coronavirus pandemic-related shelter-in-place restrictions combined with senior facility contact restrictions have prioritized the need to intentionally…
When the weather is either too hot or too cold to enjoy outdoor activities, the need to switch attention to activities that can be enjoyed indoors is a priority for seniors and their caregivers. It is helpful to have pre-planned tips and tricks up your sleeve when home-based activities are the only option. 7 Indoor…
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