With proper care our brains can stay healthy and help keep us happy well into our elder years. It’s well-known that taking care of our bodies is important to healthy aging. But what can we do to take care of our brains? The Alzheimer’s Association has a lot to say on the subject. They cite…
A large majority of people admit to loving a certain genre of music. For many people their love of ragtime, classical piano, or even the big-hair bands of the 80s brings about feelings of happiness, security, and familiarity that greatly increases their quality of life. Our love of music provides much more value than simple…
Recently, the International Journal of Aging and Human Development released an abstract in which senior citizens were interviewed about their aging experience, and what aging meant to them individually. The results? Now more than ever, seniors prefer quality of life over quantity, and would prefer their independence—especially in making decisions. What’s Important to Today’s Seniors?…
In past blogs, we’ve discussed whether or not Companion Services are right for your senior, as well as questions to ask your potential new live-in. However, did you know that seniors who are perfectly mobile and independent can also benefit from Companion Services? Why is loneliness important to senior citizens? Studies suggest that social isolation…
So, you’ve decided to hire a live-in to help your elderly family member maintain their independence. What now? Live-ins, or companions as we like to call them, are individual people that bring with them their own unique techniques and personalities to help seniors maintain their independence. Just like selecting a primary care doctor, selecting the…
With the passing of the Summer Solstice, kids are out of school, families plan vacations, and temperatures everywhere rise. Afternoons get hotter, and the air above the ground sizzles in heat waves. How can a senior citizen beat the heat while also remaining mobile and active? We’ve found four fun summer activities for seniors to…
Scams in the U.S. Each year, the United States looses tens of millions of dollars to phishing and scamming. Between the 2015 Healthcare breach of Anthem and Premera that left just over 100 million people at risk for identity fraud and the annual IRS tax scams that have grossed roughly 26.5 million dollars since 2013.…
What is Mobility? Mobility, as defined by Taina Rantanen, is “the physical ability to move… [and] is necessary for accessing commodities, making use of neighborhood facilities, and participation in meaningful social, cultural, and physical activities.” Essentially, mobility refers to the act of moving, especially outside of the house—a person’s capability of getting into and out…
Happy Senior Citizen Health Day! May 25th is National Senior Health Day! While we have discussed health concerns such as Multivitamins for Seniors and Exercises Seniors Can Perform in Their Own Home, and we’ve posted articles like 10 Essential Health Tips for Seniors throughout the month, we haven’t talked about the health benefits of live-in…
May 25th is National Senior Health Day, and we’re celebrating by talking about healthy habits for seniors. While some people argue that diet and nutrition is the most important piece of the health puzzle, others maintain that daily exercise is equally important for seniors. Some seniors take their activity to the next level, like the…
