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.
Dressing Aids for the Elderly
Having seniors dress themselves helps them maintain independence and instill a sense of dignity.
Winter Safety for Older Adults
Ice, snow, and cold temperatures are a challenge for anyone. Older adults, however, need to take extra precaution when braving the cold in the frigid winter months.
5 Minute Peppermint Yarn Wreath Ornament
This yarn wreath ornament is easy, inexpensive, and make a great gift for the holiday season
Cyber Monday: Cybersecurity for Seniors
Internet use among older adults is on the rise, which is why cybersecurity is more important now than ever to mitigate the risk of Internet fraud.
Relaxation Techniques for Seniors
Relaxation techniques can be especially beneficial for some of the chronic illnesses common in older adults. Relaxation techniques are a safe and easy complementary therapy having been shown to help manage chronic illnesses such as anxiety, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, and rheumatoid arthritis. The goal for relaxation techniques are to produce the body’s […]
Staying Social While Social Distancing
Though some time has passed since social distancing methods have been employed, it’s still important for people to practice social distancing. This is especially important for the elderly population whose immune systems are more susceptible to the virus.
