Choosing a dog for older adults may be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. However, it begins with determining a prospective owner’s needs and desires. After all, everyone has different preferences and abilities, thus the breed of dog that makes the best pet will differ from one individual to the next. Some older adults prefer smaller…
As people age, one of the keys to maintaining independence is that of mobility. For retirement age adults, profound physical, psychological, and social consequences result from the loss of mobility. Basic movements can cause injury and pain when muscles and joints aren’t properly maintained. Through mobility exercises and regular physical activity, immobility-related negative effects can…
We most certainly have the potential to continue living well after retirement, with more choice and freedom than ever before. How you do so is a very personal decision that is influenced by a variety of circumstances, including where you choose to reside. Whether you want to age in place or move into a senior…
It becomes more and more important, as we age, to stay healthy, remain active, and maintain independence as much as possible. Some 10 or more hours a day are spent lying down or sitting, on average, where retirement age individuals are concerned. This age group is particularly sedentary. Age-related balance issues and weakness could be…
While millennials continue to migrate to the suburbs, the metropolitan downtown environment is rapidly drawing a new demographic: retirees. Rather than downsizing to a new house in the same community, many retirees are taking an interest in exploring the city scene. If you are looking for a city to live out your golden years, downtown…
