Technology for Seniors: How to Stay in Touch
You may have heard people say, “It’s so easy to stay in touch nowadays!” However, staying in touch is not easy unless you know how to do it. Studies show that seniors who stay in touch with their loved ones live healthier and happier lives. Spending quality time with loved ones is always important and beneficial, but sometimes it’s just not possible. You and your loved ones might be too busy to visit each other, so it’s...
Activities for Seniors With Dementia
Finding enjoyable activities for seniors with dementia is all about planning ahead and playing to one’s strengths. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can cause significant changes in a person’s ability to communicate and remain independent. Therefore, caregivers are often responsible for finding activities that will help improve their loved one’s quality of life as they age. Though challenging at times,...
Pet Care Assistance for Senior Citizens
For seniors, adopting an animal can be extremely beneficial for both your mental and physical health. Read the following information about pet care assistance for senior citizens and learn how and why you should look into adopting an animal! Helpful Information for Adopting a Pet The benefits of pet care assistance for senior citizens: The biggest benefit of owning a pet is stress reduction. There are even recent studies that prove...
Designing the Perfect Senior Living Space
There are many things to consider when designing a senior living space including potential hazards, color schemes, mobility, interests, and lighting. Seniors need to be able to maneuver within their living area without any problems or obstructions. It’s also important for a living space to accommodate a senior’s individual weaknesses. Many seniors have poor balance, which makes them more likely to fall. Seniors may have...
End-of-life Care: Caring, not Curing
Dealing with death is incredibly difficult for most people. The fact that it is unavoidable does not make it any easier to deal with. It is completely natural to feel a great deal of sadness when you or your loved one is faced with this situation. However, planning ahead when it comes to end-of-life care will help you make the right choices when the time comes. End-of-life care options End-of-life care is a term used to describe the...
