People tend to grow more reflective as they advance in age, and they often spend considerable time reminiscing about the past and their life experiences. Sadly, it’s all too easy to ignore the stories told by the elderly population in our society. But by encouraging seniors to tell those stories, everyone benefits. If you’re caring […]
People grow up becoming accustomed to their parents being strong, dependable and independent. Unfortunately, the aging process can diminish certain qualities in our loved ones, but we don’t always know how to tell when it’s time to step in and offer extra help or care. Moreover, the people who raised us aren’t usually too keen […]
One of the most important things we can do for the senior members of our communities is help them handle change. Dealing with big changes like the loss of friends and loved ones is important, but there are a number of other changes that, while they might be easy for us handle, present larger challenges […]
As people grow older, they often grow wiser, but they typically end up experiencing some diminished physical abilities as a tradeoff. For many older people, the diminishment of certain senses is something that they’re unprepared for, and they simply resign themselves to living with a certain amount of difficulty. However, there are numerous things family […]
Family members and caregivers of people who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can often feel helpless. Dementia is usually caused by irreversible factors that people can’t control, and this creates situations where people who want to act in a positive way find that they simply don’t know what to do to help. […]
Most of us go about our daily activities without paying much attention to the details. We often go to bed at night thinking that the day went by quickly without much happening, but the reality is that our lives are filled with activities – many of which we take for granted. For seniors, taking day-to-day […]
If it seems like yoga has become a lot more mainstream in the last few years, you’re not just imagining things – the ancient practice has seen quite a resurgence lately here in the United States, especially among those who may have shown little interest in the past. New yoga studios are opening every day […]
As people continue to live longer lives, the strain placed on family caregivers of the elderly grows dangerously. Children of seniors are spending more of their own lives looking after Mom or Dad, and in many cases, it’s causing them to neglect their needs, health and other family responsibilities. This issue isn’t going to go […]
Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia, requires a specific and dedicated kind of care. Caregivers must work closely with their patients, whose worlds seem to shrink as their cognitive function, memory and mental sharpness deteriorate. This creates feelings of isolation, which can lead to depression, so it’s critical for caregivers and […]
Few things in our world are as associated with freedom as the ability to drive. Our culture has been obsessed with cars for the greater part of a century, and for many people, coming of age doesn’t happen until the driver’s test is passed and a license is issued. Unfortunately, there comes a time in […]
