Seniors — especially those who live alone — can benefit tremendously from the companionship of pets. Dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters and even fish can fill a senior’s home with joy and love. Seniors and pets are a great combination, and the love that a senior gives their pet is often given back tenfold. This keeps […]
Seniors should be celebrated in our society for their longevity and much more, but all too often, celebrations for seniors turn into events that put the older individual in the backseat. Birthdays are great occasions to celebrate seniors and their amazing lives, but you’ve got to be able to celebrate in a way that a […]
Providing care for a senior loved one is not an individual effort. If you’re providing in home senior care to a loved one all by yourself, chances are you’re going to burn out and become frustrated. In most cases, seniors are cared for by a team of people. And although this team is often led […]
The human body is an amazing machine that’s made up of many important parts. But did you know that it’s comprised of about 60% water? It’s amazing to think about, but it’s true: every single one of us is mostly water! Given this fact, it’s easy to see why proper hydration is so important. Staying […]
The furniture in a home has a way of blending in. People just get used to the old couch that’s always been there, even though it’s seen better days. Or they become accustomed to the way the bed sinks in a certain way or how the table has a tendency to rock because one leg […]
Recently, we shared some ideas on how to get seniors to open up with their stories. Because seniors have lived such rich, long lives, it’s only natural to expect that they would want to share their stories. And for kids and grandchildren, there is really nothing like sitting down to hear great stories from a […]
“Alternative” medicine is becoming increasingly popular in our culture. In fact, it’s entered the mainstream discussion of medicine and healing in a big way over the course of the last several years. As a result, more and more people are becoming interested in treatments like acupuncture. Even seniors are getting interested in so-called alternative medicine, […]
Maybe it started out simply: you were the one in the family best able to provide senior care, and you were happy to volunteer your time, as needed. And you’ve probably done a tremendous job helping out. But over time, perhaps you’ve noticed that your loved requires an increasing amount of help and assistance. Of […]
These days, when people talk about “gaming,” they’re usually referring to electronic games that are played on expensive consoles, computers and mobile devices. And it’s likely that when you hear people talking about their favorite games, those individuals skew toward the younger end of the demographic spectrum. But gaming is much more all encompassing than […]
Getting into good habits can help with planning activities for seniors, but this assumes that there is a certain level of collaboration involved. When a senior suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia, though, it can mean the loss of collaboration, placing the sole burden of planning activities upon you and other caregivers. […]
