Water Exercises for Seniors: Beat the Heat and Conquer Mobility Issues
There’s nothing better than a refreshing dip in the pool to combat the July heat, and along with the buoyancy of the water, it offers the added benefit of the perfect low-impact environment to help older adults remain active while alleviating stress to the joints. Make certain to talk with the older adult’s health care […]
Internet Safety: Safeguard Against Scams Targeting Seniors
We’ve long been familiar with the propensity of frauds directed at seniors – unscrupulous telemarketers who reach out to those who are frail, isolated, and lonely, befriending them for the true purpose of obtaining banking account information and credit card numbers and then wiping out funds. Or folks who offer contest prizes and freebies as […]
It’s a Balancing Act For Family Caregivers: Ensuring Senior Safety While Promoting Independence
When a loved one is finding it difficult to finish an activity, our typical instinct, with the very best of intentions, is usually to step in and do it ourselves. But is this really helping a senior loved one – or could it be hindering? Truth be told, there’s a fine line between ensuring an […]
Men’s Health Awareness Month Encourages Senior Men to Be Proactive About Their Health
In this month of honoring Dad, it’s the perfect time to take action and be proactive about our senior men’s health, to be sure the men in our lives are as healthy and fit as possible. In conjunction with Father’s Day, June is likewise designated as Men’s Health Awareness Month – something we need to […]
The Importance of Managing Medications for Older Adults
“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice per day with meals and a full glass of water. Could potentially cause excessive drowsiness.” Imagine seeking to successfully juggle many medications, from different doctors, taken at several times throughout […]
Exploring Nature: How Seniors Benefit from Being Outdoors
Is there anything better after the long, cold winter than finally having the ability to open up the windows and allow the fresh, warm, springtime breezes drift through your house? There is something in the sights, scents, and sounds of nature that provides us a strong pick-me-up, which explains why it’s very important for older […]
Flexibility Exercises for Seniors Help Improve Mobility
A widely-held belief is that the aging process unquestionably corresponds to diminished mobility and flexibility. Although it’s correct that health conditions including osteoarthritis impact large numbers of seniors, it’s also true that you can take proactive measures to help guarantee optimum strength and stamina through your later years. One of the best means for improving […]
Do You Have Arthritis? Keep Joints Healthy With These Exercises.
Did you know for every pound of weight we lose, we alleviate four pounds of pressure from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is great motivation for everybody to keep active, regardless of age! In particular for seniors, however, who happen to be vulnerable to joint pain from arthritis […]
Signs of Stress and How to Help Seniors Overcome It
They’re known as “the golden years” for good reason; aging infuses in people knowledge from lessons learned during a lifetime, and also the chance to relax from the frantic pace of young adulthood and take the time to truly enjoy what counts most. Still, our senior years can certainly be a time of added stress, […]
Care for Aging Skin with These Tips
When we get older, skin changes are typical. Skin becomes thinner and drier, may develop wrinkles, creases, and age spots, and bruises more easily. However, a little extra TLC for aging skin can make a difference towards keeping it more attractive and healthy. Try these suggestions from the aging care professionals at Home With You […]