The Lifeline Blog

As the New Year approaches once again, it may often bring a feeling of optimism, which is much needed given this challenging time. That’s a welcoming gift, especially for those of us caring for the elderly. To help maximize this optimism, we have gathered 13 New Year’s resolutions geared specifically toward caregivers. New Year’s Resolutions Read more >>

If you’re worried about developing high blood pressure (hypertension), you may be wondering ” what are high blood pressure symptoms?”

The longer days of summer create multiple opportunities for get-togethers and trips with older family and friends. Here are some tips to make senior travel and summer events for aging adults more successful and less stressful. Outdoor Summer Safety Tips Talk with your senior to avoid surprises and to make sure summer festivities are enjoyable Read more >>

As the American population ages, the number of family caregivers increases, too. That means taking care of your loved ones and yourself. One significant health impact for caregivers is – not surprisingly – stress. Left unattended, these feelings can develop into caregiver stress syndrome. That’s why it’s vital that you put as much importance on Read more >>

One thing that worries many family caregivers – especially those of us who don’t live nearby – is our family members feeling lonely or isolated. “We are social animals and need to have family and tribe and a sense of belonging to be psychologically whole,” says Andrew Duxbury, professor in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics Read more >>

As much as we try to avoid injuries and medical emergencies, they tend to occur more frequently as we age. In fact, seniors account about for one-third of all hospitalizations, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Every year, there are more than 13.2 million hospital stays for seniors in the United States, Read more >>

Providing care to someone in need is one of the most selfless things a person can do. Without hesitation and often without compensation, family caregivers provide essential assistance to aging partners and relatives, family members living with disabilities, and others. We know. Supporting Our Family Caregivers Many of us at Lifeline are also family carers. Read more >>

Retirement isn’t simply an end to your working life, it’s a new beginning for a different phase of life. You’ve earned this time, and we compiled this list of five ways to get the most from retirement living. 1. Maintain or Start a Healthy Diet A major part of aging well is eating well. With Read more >>

Being active is a key to remaining healthy and independent. For many of us, though, the high-impact activities we used to engage in are no longer advisable. Low-impact exercise is an excellent alternative. Many people think that because low-impact activities are less intense than high-impact ones, they aren’t worth doing. “The truth is that low-impact Read more >>

Eating well and staying active is important at any age, and for adults over 60, even small improvements can have a big impact on quality of life and life expectancy. A substantial body of research shows that consuming foods high in nutrients and following a consistent exercise plan improves our ability to retain mobility and Read more >>