When old age approaches and many seniors can no longer live independently, it becomes wise to transition them to an assisted living community to get the necessary help in a safe setting. As an ideal retirement strategy, seniors get a lease on a life filled with a wide variety of activities with an infinite possibility […]
Information technology keeps making our daily life more comfortable and manageable. Regardless of age or gender, there is something for everyone. The exchange of information through smartphones, tablets, and other smart mobile devices helps resolve different issues. Take, for instance, senior care management through mobile Apps. The Apps help manage social interaction, get health news […]
Keeping a check on the amount of sugar you’re eating is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. And if you are taking care of a senior, you should ensure they eat something sweet but without much sugar. Reducing sugar intake will keep at bay some sicknesses like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. […]
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or any other memory-related conditions is often hard work. The thing with memory conditions with our elderly loved ones is that it never gets better. Sooner or later, you’ll have to make a tough decision. You have discussed it, thought about it, or at the very least worried about it. […]
As children, your parents always seemed indestructible. They were wiser, stronger, and more experienced than you. However, you’ve reached a time and age where you realize that one or both your parents are getting older and frail. And as our parents age, a difficult journey begins. Things they used to do themselves have now become […]
You wake up in the morning, make your bed, take a shower, and put on a pot of coffee. The next step is to take your medications for the day, which are part of your medication management plan. According to the Lowen Institute, the prescribing of multiple medications to individual patients (called “polypharmacy” in the […]
We need one another. During these times of unrest and social distancing, feeling connected to our friends and loved ones is challenging. Being isolated for long periods of time proves to have a prolonged negative impact on your mental health that includes depression and anxiety. Including the worries that come with the risk of contracting […]
Navigating the Medigap Insurance waters is often complex and hard to navigate. The different types of insurance and when to enroll can be confusing at best. In this post, we cover the top things to look for with researching and selecting Medigap Insurance. Medigap policies are sold by private insurance companies and help pay some […]
Eye loss is one of the major concerns as we age. According to the CDC, there are 61 million adults that are at high risk for vision loss in the United States. The effects of aging don’t stop with wrinkles, popping knees, and grey hair. The aging process also takes its toll on your eyes. […]
COVID-19 has presented quite a few challenges to the normalcy of our daily lives. From rolling lockdown to companies moving to fully remote teams, the pandemic has created distance and also brought people together. Ther’s one thing that hasn’t changed during the age of COVID-19. Scams are on the rise amongst seniors. Our post identifies […]
