There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed our lives. The CDC recommends that all people over 60 stay at home and that all care facilities and senior centers close to visitors, as the odds of contracting the virus increase significantly with age. Staying at home and avoiding crowds is essential for everyone, but it can lead…
Yoga is growing in popularity all over the world for all-around good health and wellness. The great thing about yoga is that it’s really low-impact for the body, relieves pain, and even improves mental function. Do it at Home The great thing about yoga—especially chair yoga—is that you can do it anywhere. That’s great for situations like a quarantine when…
Most people have a pretty good understanding that staying healthy typically requires some sort of exercise—even if it’s gentle chair exercises, light walking, or stretching—and eating right. But did you know that you should actually be exercising your brain too? Mental fitness includes your brain health and also your emotional health, and keeping it in tip-top shape helps you do…
Bird watchers and nature lovers alike all seem to agree that bluebirds are both beautiful and unique feathered creatures worth watching for and knowing more about. The famous music composter, Irving Berlin, even wrote a song about them. “Bluebirds singing a song, nothing but bluebirds all day long.” Bluebirds, according to National Geographic, (scientific name Sialia) have an average lifespan of 6 to…
There is nothing in the world like getting a perfect night’s sleep. As time goes on it becomes more and more important. The older we get the harder it gets to fall asleep and stay asleep. As you age your sleep naturally changes and slowly goes to a newer pattern. Abnormal sleep changes include: trouble falling asleep, waking up tired…
In the senior care field there are many options. When the individual can stay home and out of a care center, it seems like that is the best option for their physical and mental well being. This form of home care involves having a personal caregiver that supports and helps with activities of daily living in the comfort of your…
Every year millions of older adults are seen in the hospital for falling. Anyone that is over 65 has an increased chance of permanent damage from falls. There are many steps that you can take in order to keep your loved ones safe. Prevention is the key to keeping them safe. There are physical changes that you can make in…
Discussing whether or not your elderly loved ones can drive is always an awkward conversation. It’s a very difficult decision because, in a way, it limits their ability to leave the house. The safety of your loved ones as well as the safety of others on the road needs to be taken into consideration. Yay or nay, a decision needs…
Everyone needs a pet in their life. Pets usually train us more than we train them. Pets can be a real help for the elderly. Some of the saddest consequences of old age are depression and loneliness. Having pets can keep elderly people young and keep them out of depression’s reach. Pets don’t just help with these things. There are…
Arthritis is the pain you feel on the inside of your joints. Arthritis is a general term for pain in your joints. There are hundreds of different types of arthritis. Some types have links to genetics and others can be prevented. Millions of Americans deal with common symptoms. There are a ton of different ways that you can prevent and…
