Top Benefits of Pets for Seniors
Animals and seniors make a great pair. Loneliness often plagues older generations, and pets are a great way to fill that void. Moreover, while it’s true they can make you feel happier, did you know pets also provide seniors with health benefits? Companionship For seniors who do not live with family nor have relatives close […]
Preventive Healthcare: 8 Ways to Maintain Strong Muscles
While most people reach their physical peak during their 20s and 30s, there’s plenty that older adults can do to stay strong. If you’ve lost muscle due to an inactive lifestyle, there’s a very good chance you can gain it back. That’s good news, since higher muscle mass is associated with lower mortality, lower risk […]
What is memory care?
For those with Alzheimer’s disease, there comes a point when caregiving services are no longer enough. As their condition deteriorates, the need for care progresses beyond the simpler tasks of daily living. Click here to learn about the seven stages of dementia’s progression. Family caregivers can’t provide the around-the-clock supervision needed, and find their loved […]
4 ways to stop worrying if assisted living is in your future
Our grandparents rarely thought about assisted living. Options were few, costs of care were low, insurance was less restrictive, and loved ones expected to eventually become caregivers. It was normal to rely on family. It was a different time. Today’s care environment looks nothing like the past. Costs─and expectations─have changed. In 2017, the cost of […]
4 ways to get active after a fall
Falls aren’t just painful; they’re scary, too. Then, before we know it, our shaken confidence and fear of falling starts to change our lifestyle. Less gardening, less shopping, less movement. Before we know it, that new “lifestyle of less” snowballs into decline. The reduced amount of activity and mobility leads to muscle weakness and more […]
4 smart home safety modifications under $50
AARP suggests that 90 percent of seniors would prefer to age in place in their own homes, but may be overlooking a vital part of successfully aging in place: home safety modifications. Perhaps we dismiss the idea that home modifications may be necessary because our mental age doesn’t match our physical age. “We don’t need […]
The 5 most important independent living skills to remain at home
Ninety percent of seniors prefer to remain in their own homes during their golden years; however, the reality is that successful independent living requires certain skills. If just one of these vital skills is missing, self-care can be a serious problem, leading to safety, comfort and health issues. Like baking, these ingredients─these skills─combine to help […]
What are my options for private duty home care?
It’s a common assumption about private duty home care. “Medicare will pay for whatever home care I need. If I’m unable to get out of bed, shower or prepare a meal, it will cover the costs of having someone come in to help.” But the reality can be very different. When is private care in […]
My mother has Alzheimer’s disease. Is it hereditary? Will I have it, too?
Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary? When a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s common for other family members to worry about their own risk of inheriting the disease. The concern is legitimate, however, there’s more to the story. Both early onset and age-related Alzheimer’s diagnoses can sometimes have a genetic component, but presence of that specific […]
This is how Arizona’s best retirement communities can help you live longer
Arizona’s best retirement communities share a lifestyle choice in common with those who live longest… and it’s probably not what you’re thinking. It’s social interaction. Talking to the barista, the mail lady, a checkout clerk at Target, your neighbors and others you come into contact with during the day matters just as much as closer […]
