As you’ve gotten older, you may have noticed that your sleep patterns have changed over time. As a younger individual, you may have experienced long periods of deep, full unconscious sleep with lots of time spent in “dreamland.” You also probably slept more, in general, when you had a younger body. If you didn’t get […]
Caregivers, like the seniors they devote so much time and energy to, are special people. For a large number of senior caregivers, it’s not about having a job; it’s about following a true calling that leads them to put their needs on the back burner so they can give back through excellent care of others. […]
Most people love to travel — staying at home can be nice, comfortable and cozy — but there’s nothing quite like the perspective shift that happens when visiting somewhere that’s different. Even short trips away from home can be enlightening and enriching, injecting travelers with a sense of wonder and understanding that they bring back […]
Technology rules our modern world, and one of the areas where tech is really having a huge impact is in the world of fitness. We are all, by now, familiar with devices like smartphones and tablets, but devices like wearable fitness trackers and heart-rate monitors are becoming as common as wristwatches and baseball caps. People […]
The human body is an amazing machine that’s made up of a number of amazing parts. An array of complicated systems operates like clockwork to ensure that the body keeps moving through life, and the heart is chief among the physiological components that make it all happen. These days, people around the world are much […]
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 […]
