Older adults who are looking for a fun, effective way to get into shape should definitely consider water exercises. They offer a variety of benefits and can be performed in a pool at a local community center or gym. Here are several benefits of water exercises for seniors: 1. Low Impact Water exercises allow for low-impact activity which is ideal…
A conversation most adult children don’t look forward to having with their aging parent is about the parent’s future lifestyle options, especially when it involves possible changes in lifestyle and the potential need for institutional or home care. As health issues arise, or simply with the effects of the normal process of aging on mind and body, most adult children…
As parents age, many adult children find themselves having to balance their own career with providing sufficient home care to their parents. Priorities need to be set, choices have to be made, and open communication needs to be established, both in the workplace and at home. Challenges of Family Caregivers More women have entered the workforce and established a career…
Long-term care insurance helps seniors cover the costs of assistance with the activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing and dressing. The insurance offers coverage for stays in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and provides coverage for home health care in the event seniors are unable to care for themselves or have a disability. While this form of…
