How to Enjoy Thanksgiving for Diabetics
Seniors are at a greater risk of developing diabetes than younger people. Whether you are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes is determined by how much sugar you have eaten in your lifetime. Because elderly people have had more opportunities to eat sugar, their chances of developing diabetes are ultimately greater. Type 1 diabetes is developed at a younger age while type 2 usually develops in middle-aged or elderly people....
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...
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...
Senior Dating: 6 Exciting Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, so it’s time to start planning how you will celebrate with that special someone. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or getting to know someone new, dating as a senior doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some fun senior dating ideas that will make this year’s holiday unforgettable. Senior Dating for Life Partners After being together for many years, it’s easy to fall into the same...
Senior Self Care: Cosmetic Surgeries For Seniors
Today, more seniors are choosing to undergo plastic surgery later in their life. In 2015 alone 39,772 eyelid surgeries and 37,632 facelift surgeries were performed on people 65 and older. There is an industry boom in elderly reconstructive surgeries for a number of reasons. First, as the baby boomer generation continues to live longer than past generations, more seniors are choosing to undergo small cosmetics surgeries to fight aging...
Senior Safety: Negative Effects of Daylight Savings Time
Each year we “spring forward” one hour for the start of daylight savings time. The longer evenings and less artificial light may be a reason to rejoice for some, but for the elderly, this isn’t always the case. For seniors especially, there are some negative effects of daylight savings time that could potentially impact their health. That said, it’s important to recognize how this time change could negatively...
