You’ve spent your life caring for your children and grandchildren, but how much time do you devote to self-care? When it comes to prioritizing self-care, many older adults struggle. Here are some self-care tips that you can simply implement into your life without breaking the wallet. Exercise Make time to exercise on a regular basis.…
At a certain point in their lives, our loved ones may need a level of care that family members are no longer able to provide. When that time comes, it’s going to be essential that you make some hard decisions. The more you know about different senior living options, the easier it’ll be when it…
According to a study by the National Institute on Aging, roughly one in three older adults in the United States suffer from social isolation and loneliness, which amounts to around 13.8 million people. Social isolation and loneliness can be extremely detrimental for your loved ones as their physical, emotional, and mental health will be negatively…
Encouraging your parents to stop driving can be an incredibly hard topic to bring up. However, they need to stop driving if they may put their own or others’ safety at risk. How do you know if your loved one should stop driving? Although age can be a good metric, some adults can drive well…
Balance has always been a big part of our everyday lives and its importance has always been underrated. Balance helps us to move around easier and prevents us from falling too much. As we age, our sense of balance will start to weaken, and this can mean some serious injuries if not taken care of.…
Chronic constipation is a common problem faced by many elderly. Some of them even deal with this on a regular basis. Experiencing chronic digestive discomfort can affect your loved one’s life greatly. They may not want to eat or exercise. They might also be cranky and uncooperative. This can also lead to unwanted behavior in…
Sometimes, it can be hard to connect with your grandchildren. With advances in technology and the difference in priorities, it can sometimes be a bit hard understanding the different interactions and tools they use in their everyday life. However, grandparents are important family members that can sometimes double as caregivers when parents are traveling, ill,…
One of the biggest problems faced by loved ones and their family members is deciding on whether to choose assisted living or independent living. Some of them may even assume that assisted living and independent living are the same, though that is completely false. In a senior living community like Discovery Village At Alliance Town…
It is estimated that nearly one in every three elders lives with some sort of vision problem by the age of 65. Some of these problems can lead to complications and even blindness in rare cases. Fortunately, vision conditions also show early signs or symptoms and it’s important not to ignore them. Are you aware…
Many older adults have spent most of their lives taking care of others like their children and grandchildren. This makes self-care or self-help for themselves to be challenging as they are accustomed to putting the needs of others first. If you are an elderly looking to thrive in your golden years, here are some basic…