Moving into a new home can be difficult and stressful for anyone. It tends to be particularly trying for the elderly. After all, they've often spent decades in their homes, raising their children and building a lifetime of memories. Thinking about moving after all that time can certainly be frightening. Packing alone may be enough [...]
Encouraging words go a long way with seniors, and the right words can inspire them to live impressive lives. Aging parents need the same encouragement from family members and caregivers to keep the seniors motivated to do more and improve the senior's quality of life. Loved ones who find the right words offer the help [...]
Home care and assisted living services are helpful for seniors who need assistance in their daily lives. Making a choice between the two for a parent or an elderly loved one is hard for families, especially when health complications are forcing the issue. Adult children want to respect the wishes of their parents, but sometimes [...]
Today, more scams emerge almost daily where seniors were cheated out of their limited incomes by scammers. The criminals use tactics to manipulate the elderly individuals into believing family members are in trouble or threaten the person with jail time. Each of the scams leads to horrible experiences for the seniors, and sometimes the financial [...]
Glaucoma is a severe eye disease that attacks the optic nerve and could lead to permanent blindness. Unfortunately, the eye disease doesn't have immediate signs for all individuals. At the earliest signs of glaucoma, the individual should set up an appointment with an eye care specialist. Glaucoma can cause lasting effects even if the person [...]
Around 55 million people in the world have dementia. This condition is a broad category that includes many types of dementia. Understanding this disease and its many types will help educate family members and their loved ones and ensure they seek medical care right away if they develop symptoms. Those who suffer from dementia may [...]
Growing older is a blessing. Along with age comes wisdom, experience, and the time to try new things. When a loved one has reached their golden years, many people decide to enrich the lives of their loved ones by helping them move into a community of their peers. While these senior and retirement communities are [...]
Seniors who are more active and socialize more are healthier and avoid major mental health crises. Studies show that socialization is just as important for seniors as it is for children, and it can give them a chance to cultivate bonds with others who live within the same community. When they retire, it is important [...]
When a senior can no longer live alone, whether this is a decision they make or family members make it for them, multiple options open up to them. Some men and women move in with a family member, but not all can do that. They must then determine if they should relocate to a nursing [...]
It used to be the case that, when children grew up and moved out of their parent's homes, they stayed nearby and maintained close relationships. These days, it's far more common for adult children to move out of state, or even across the country, to pursue career opportunities, relationships, or lifestyle changes. While there's nothing [...]
