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…
Has the thought of downsizing crossed your mind? To some of your loved ones, downsizing to a smaller home offers them more convenience as they are provided with more time to take part in enjoyable activities, rather than focusing on house chores. If your loved one does not like completing house chores in bigger spaces,…
As children, we are encouraged to express our artistic side – Color! Sketch! Draw! Use scissors and glue! Paint! It is one of our earliest and most tangible joys – watching the products of our imagination come alive in beautiful hues of reds, greens, and blues; animals and flowers and spaceships and dinosaurs suddenly alive…
It is normal for children to turn to their parents for guidance, help, and advice. However, with age, you’ll start to realize that you would have to step up and be the one giving them these things instead. They may start to show memory-related signs that they require extra care. It is important for you…
The dawning of a New Year always brings with it new hopes and possibilities for personal growth and improvement, fun and fulfillment, and perhaps the chance to experience new things. And that makes right now a rather high time for all of those infamous New Years’ resolutions, whether it’s eating right and exercising more often,…