Are you thinking of moving into a personal care home but are unsure of how to weigh the pros and cons in making such a challenging decision? Are you wondering if living in a personal care home will mean giving up on having new experiences and enjoying life? Do you want to know what to…
Malnutrition might seem like a foreign concept, considering how readily available food is in the United States now. However, malnutrition does not only occur due to starvation or eating disorders, it can also mean that whatever you are eating is inadequate to meeting you or your loved one’s nutritional needs. Whether you are trying to…
Being a caregiver is a challenging and demanding position. For most working adults, it means juggling between your career, the rest of your family, your social life, and the individual you are responsible for. Even under the best of circumstances, it is no easy task to manage all these spectrums of life and it is…
It is not a secret that as humans grow older, there are new challenges and problems that seniors will face. Some of them are very apparent, for example, medical conditions like dementia and memory loss as their cognitive abilities start to decline. Others are not as obvious, such as an increasing loss of purpose and…
Before committing a loved one to memory care, family members need to carefully consider whether it’s the right decision for everyone involved. We understand that it’s a huge decision to make and is one that’s done best with the input and consideration of your loved ones. For that reason, it is usually a decision that…
Whenever someone mentions exercise, jogging or working out in the gym comes to mind. However, these exercises definitely aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you are growing older and are frequently experiencing body aches. After all, if you aren’t pursuing a toned body to attract a partner anymore, what is the point of working…
Adjusting to the dynamics of becoming a caregiver can be an exacting and stressful situation. This is because it involves making changes to all aspects of life, such as your social life and your career. Providing constant care and attention to someone you love can also be tiring despite your feelings of love and concern.…
It can be hard to broach sensitive topics with your aging parents. Many a time, it can be hard just to even think of your parents as getting on in age when you have grown used to depending on them for your entire life. However, you may start to realize that chores are not being…
Each and every senior is unique with an individuality all their own. And yet millions of seniors today are united in pursuit of one, common goal: To live well and remain living independently for many years to come. For some, that means staying in their longtime home or place of residence. Others, however, may opt…
You may remember the old adage, “Age before beauty.” Usually said fondly when a younger person defers to someone older, it results in the elder getting some benefit – like walking through a door first or taking the first piece of cake. You get the idea. As a senior, you may be finding yourself less…