According to this article in the Washington Post, even at age 70 or older, the choices you make about exercise, eating and your health remain important and can help with healthy aging. At this point in life, it’s worth taking a second look. As Miriam C. Morey, an expert on aging at Duke University , put it, seniors “need to…
Falls are the leading cause of injury in people 65 and older. And there are lots of reasons why the elderly have a greater tendency to fall – the lack of exercise, medications, loss of balance, and other reasons. We want our parents to stay in their homes as long as possible and be independent, but are there ways we…
We want our aging parents to have a good outlook on life, even as they get older and may be living alone. Challenges are common and as caregivers, we need to be aware of what’s going on. Isolation can be a huge problem. In fact, studies have shown prolonged isolation can equal the health risks of smoking 15 cigarettes a…
Technology is used more and more to help seniors retain their independence. Imagine the usefulness of the Amazon Echo! And consider technological devices that use voice recognition technology or high frequency audio waves to detect the presence of loved ones. And then there’s all that smart home technology – sensors on refrigerator doors, and button to raise or lower shades…
Maintaining independence is a top priority for many seniors. This article in the Huffington Post provides some steps that will help make independent living a reality. It’s difficult to witness the deterioration of physical or mental abilities in an aging parent, grandparent or other loved one. This is especially true in remembering the days when we, ourselves, were the recipients…
In this month when we celebrate independence, there are many families grappling with the issues of aging adults living in their own home. Research tells us that the longer we can stay at home, the better off we are. And yet, it’s hard not to worry. There are some practical steps to take if you are worried about an aging…
Helping seniors enjoy life is a passion of ours! We want to keep our clients moving! And contrary to some thinking, if you participate is some regular exercise, you are less likely to have falls that debilitate. It’s always hard to get started. Here are some thoughts on starting an exercise program – at any age!
Perhaps you’ve seen the ad lately on TV where the main message is: “move it, or lose it!” It’s true. As we stop doing things, maybe because we were sick, or injured, we start to lose the capacity for that activity. The truth is, as we get older, it’s important to keep moving. The question is, how do we start?…
How can National Safety Month make a difference? We can all use this month to raise awareness about important safety issues like Aging in Place for our senior community. Did you know that injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44….
Is Aging in Place Right for You? Dear Neighbors; I wanted to let you know about a talk I am giving next Thursday night at the Potomac Community Village (PCV) meeting. My topic will be “Is Aging in Place Right for You?”. The question of remaining in one’s home touches all of us as we make decisions for our own…
