Gardening For Seniors
With Spring in full swing this month, gardening is a great hobby for older adults to engage in. Not only does gardening have a positive impact on your health and wellbeing, it has positive effects on aging as well. Benefits There are many ways that gardening can benefit older adults: Promotes strength and mobility. Even […]
7 Rainy Day Activities for Seniors
April is known for rain showers in preparation for the blooms of flowers in the month of May. If you or your loved one is stuck inside on one of these April showers, here are some ideas for fun indoor activities geared towards the older adult population: Play a game of chess. Board games are […]
Benefits of Nature for Seniors
The start of Spring brings the promise of warmer weather and flourishing wild life. As the Spring weather sets in, it’s much easier to enjoy and explore the outdoors. Spending time out in nature and participating in outdoor activities is correlated with improved mental health, cognitive function, and increased social interaction with the community. The […]
Improving Health Literacy in Seniors
What is health literacy and why is it important? Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions. An individual’s health literacy is important because older adults and their caregivers need reliable health information to make informed decisions about disease and to promote independence in […]
Benefits of Flower Arranging for Older Adults
One way your senior loved one can get into the Spring spirit is to try their hand at flower arranging.
Skincare for Seniors
As you age, your skin can be more susceptible to dryness and irritation due to the physiological changes that come with aging. Your skin can become thinner, lose fat, and wounds can take longer to heal.
Finding Love Again
Today’s longer life expectancy and changes in the social scene have made it possible to find romance again.
What to Look for in a Medical Alert System for Your Elderly Parent
PERS is a Personal Emergency Response System that can provide an aging or elderly individual who lives alone with a device that allows them to hail help quickly.
Caregiver Burnout
Being responsible for an aging loved on is difficult. Though being a caregiver can be extremely rewarding, it can also be extremely demanding and exhausting.
Goal Setting and New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
The senior population can especially benefit from having healthy goals to enrich their lives and create a sense of purpose.
