Seniors know that successful aging means adapting to change. Many senior citizens employ creative strategies to customize their surroundings to address changes in their lives. If you’re looking to embrace a DIY lifestyle to accomplish more each day, these tips will get you started: Nutrition Whether you’re a chef, a cooking enthusiast, or just looking for Read more >>
For many seniors, losing the ability to engage in some of their usual activities may lead to feelings of low self-esteem and a loss of energy. It’s important to find tasks that they can complete to help them stay active and create a sense of worth and value. If you’re stretched thin with regular caregiver duties and Read more >>
Initiating the Uncomfortable: A Conversation about Aging, End-of-Life, and Future Planning I’m preparing to have a difficult conversation with my husband. We’ve had more than a few in our marriage, but this one has me a little on edge. I’m planning to ask him questions that will make us think of the worst-possible scenario. I’ll Read more >>
If you know anything about blogs, or like to follow the online posts of your friends, children, or grandchildren, you might be interested in taking up blogging yourself. Blogging is one of many great activities for seniors. Not only does it allow you to share older memories with your loved ones, but it also lets Read more >>
Whatever happened to riveting conversation around the kitchen table? When the household includes a senior whose daily life may bear little resemblance to the lives of other family members, conversation doesn’t always flow naturally and may unintentionally end up excluding the senior. This is not only depressing for seniors, but it also may leave them Read more >>
Advertising is a powerful drug. “Ask your doctor if [fill in the blank] is right for you,” blares the television commercial while cutting to a beaming, healthy, and fit senior taking a turn on the dance floor. Her drop-dead gorgeous partner doubles as a graying Patrick Swayze look-alike, and you could swear the music sounds Read more >>
If you’re retired and living alone and want to meet new people or make some side income, a part-time job is a great option. Side jobs for seniors are often an extension of a long career or existing expertise. The best options give you the opportunity to share your lifetime of knowledge with those coming Read more >>
Understanding how to cope with grief in the elderly can be a challenge. There are typically many other changes taking place at the time of diagnosis. Living in an ageist society also means there is some anxiety around the aging process. This, coupled with the challenges and changes in aging, means knowing how to deal Read more >>
If you have a loved one who depends on oxygen therapy at home, you’re probably familiar with the nasal cannula, the tubing, and maybe even the hum of the oxygen concentrator. But what happens when your senior comes to your home? For a short visit, little preparation is necessary. If your loved one will be Read more >>
If dealing with hoards of shoppers and negotiating parking spaces at the mall is not your idea of fun, you’ll want to check out three online shopping websites for seniors. Today, most online shopping websites offer the convenience of delivering packages in a few days with a nominal shipping fee (or sometimes even for free) Read more >>