Celebrating Father’s Day When Dad Has Dementia Father’s Day activities may look a bit different when you’re the caregiver, but it doesn’t mean Dad can’t be honored and celebrated in a meaningful way, even if he isn’t aware of what is going on. When planning your special day, it is important to keep in mind …
Now that Spring is here, we can enjoy longer days, more sunshine, flowers, fresh air, birds chirping and all things beautiful that will stimulate our senses. This will be the perfect time to head outdoors and soak up vitamin D (sunlight) which is necessary for brain health, bones, and muscles. Natural sunlight and fresh air …
Warm-Weather Activities for Seniors and Caregivers Read More »
How can we help aging adults to have a strong immune system? by Nola @ Home Care As we age, our immune system becomes less efficient and starts to weaken when responding to infections. Therefore, the risk of complications from the coronavirus outbreak is higher for seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
It is a new year and time to get moving! More and more older adults are emphasizing fitness and fitness trends are always changing, especially as we age. The benefits of exercise are known to help boost our immune system, improve mental health, maintain weight, prevent disease, and improve overall quality of life so it …
For many people, the stress of the holidays can trigger anxiety, sadness, and depression. This time of year is especially difficult because the expectation of what people think they are supposed to feel is not what they are actually feeling. During the holidays most people think they are supposed to feel joyful and generous but …
There are many benefits to eating healthy such as weight loss, increasing energy levels and lowering the risk of developing chronic health conditions. Eating a healthy diet can also improve memory loss and slow down the aging process. As we age, it is important to eat foods that boost your memory and help to prevent …
Today’s seniors are choosing to age at home rather than enter retirement communities, independent and assisted living facilities. The rapidly growing Baby Boomer generation is more active and on the go, opposed to previous generations which is great as we want to encourage activity. There are many services provided such as meal delivery and transportation …
There are many reasons why we tend to slow down and become more sedentary with age. It may be due to health problems, weight gain, pain issues, or worries about falling. As you grow older, an active lifestyle becomes more important than ever to your health. Here are a few health benefits exercise can provide: …
Top Reasons Regular Exercise is Beneficial for Senior Citizens Read More »
We want to reach out and wish all of our seniors a very Happy National Senior Citizens Day! This day was created back in 1988 by former President Ronald Regan to honor our seniors that have done so much for our families, communities and country. We are very thankful for the freedoms we enjoy due …
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nisl, morbi habitant habitant risus morbi dolor.