Long Distance Caregiving: Top Questions Whether you are living one hour away or in a different state, caring for a loved one or friend from a distance is no easy task. Caring for a loved one can take many formsfrom helping with money management to arranging for in-home care; from providing respite care for a primary caregiver to creating a plan …
Is It Time To Retire From Driving?
Is It Time To Retire From Driving? Did You Know? Statistically seniors have fewer accidents than the general population. The downside is that drivers over 70 years of age have a much higher fatality rate in high impact collisions, no matter who is at fault. As we age, our reaction times are slower and brain signals are often impaired. For …
Promoting Healthy Aging Through the Arts
The power of the arts is paramount. It does not discriminate against age, as we see the positive effect of music, painting and artistic expression on infants and the elderly alike. As we’ve seen through the remarkable documentary, “Alive Inside,” music can have a huge impact on vulnerable older Americans, especially those with memories and personalities dimmed by dementia. Through …
Fall-Proof Your Home to Prevent Traumatic Injuries For Your Seniors
It is the phone call that every adult child dreads. Every year, thousands of Americans receive a call from home, or the hospital, informing them that their senior parent has just been injured in a fall at home. In fact, senior citizens now account for the majority of all spinal cord injuries occurring in the United States, a statement that …
Should Seniors Get the Flu Vaccine?
With flu season upon us, the feds are reminding everyone to get their flu shot as quickly as possible. Senior citizens constitute a high- risk category for flu, and should get their shots without delay. Federal officials are also encouraging seniors to get a new pneumonia vaccine along with their flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …
Preventing Falls For Our Seniors
With the temperatures dropping and snow fall upon us, our elders are even more at risk for a fall this time of year. Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. With our focus on aging in place, we want to help avoid debilitating falls and keep our loved ones …
Seniors: Boost Your Immune System
Seniors: Boost Your Immune System This Winter Season With flu season and cold weather upon us, boosting your immune system is imperative. As we age, our immune system weakens, making us more prone to illness. Here are a few immune boosting tips to get your loved ones through the season. Minimize Stress Stress is a normal part of everyones lives. …
Seniors and the Holidays
Seniors and the Holidays: Tips to Help Seniors Enjoy the Holidays The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate the season with friends and family and. Holiday parties, presents, hot cocoa and carolers all add to the holiday spirit. However, with travel, family gatherings, house guests, shopping and holiday errands, the holidays can be overwhelming for many. Seniors are no …
Financial Planning for Senior Citizens
No one needs the right kind of financial planning as much as senior citizens do. No other group of persons is at such a high risk of financial destruction as a result of poor financial planning. Fortunately, senior citizens can access many resources to help them plan for their future. Turn your local bank for financial advice. Many banks will …
Medications that Contribute to Senior Falls
Senior citizens are at a much higher risk of being injured in a fall accident, because of age-related physical changes that make it harder for them to retain balance and avoid falls. A new study actually finds that many of these fall accidents can be linked to the medications that senior citizens take. According to the study that was conducted …