As your parents or grandparents reach an age where they can no longer care for themselves like they used to, the responsibility to help care for them is transferred to their children or grandchildren. Caring for a loved one when you have your own family to care for can be difficult to manage, especially when…
Creating Your New Year’s Resolutions
For many, the new year means fresh starts and welcoming change. The tradition of creating a new year’s resolution helps people across the world focus their efforts on eliminating bad habits or starting good ones. As you age your needs may change, and the same resolutions you were aiming for in the past, such as…
Talks to Consider Having with Your Aging Parents This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time to give, express gratitude and reconnect with the people we love most. While these visits are primarily filled with joy and festivities, they can also reveal physical and mental health issues within our older family members, especially if it has been quite some time since you last saw them.…
Why Keeping Mind and Body Healthy Is Important
An unfortunate effect of aging is increased susceptibility to medical issues that affect our cognitive functions and quality of life. It’s important to keep both mind and body active and healthy to prevent or slow the progress of life-changing diseases such as Alzheimer’s, pneumonia, heart disease or dementia. Fortunately, there are several activities and exercises…
Low-Impact Physical Activity That’s Great for Seniors
Staying active is a key component to maintaining optimal health, both in the present and later on as you enter your golden years. Maintaining physical activity in this stage of life is crucial, as the right amount of physical activity not only extends your lifespan, but keeps the rest of your body functioning properly…
