Easter is around the corner, so it is time to start planning for the day. There is a wide range of activities you can do during Easter. With so many choices, you can pick the ones that sound the most exciting to you. Read on to learn more about the festive things to do with…
Emergency kits usually come with standard supplies such as drinking water, food, first aid equipment, and batteries. As an aging adult, there are other considerations to make for emergency preparedness. Every part of the world can be prone to events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, landslides, or winter storms. Planning for the possibility…
When we are young, we often wish that time would slow down so that we don’t have to grow old. But there are a number of benefits that come with growing old too. From enjoying more free time to spending energy on our favorite hobbies, our later years bring us many things to look forward…
If you own a pet and you are considering moving to a retirement community, you have many more options than before. About 75% of senior living residences accept pets too. But finding the right retirement community for you and your pet will take some time. It might be harder for people with a limited budget…
The temperatures are going up, the grass is greener and flowers are blooming. This means that springtime is finally here. Spring is a magical time of renewal and it is a good chance for you to do some cleaning. This is the opportunity for you to get rid of any clutter in your home, reorganize…
As you age, you might find yourself wanting to sit more often—needing your rest is only natural! Nevertheless, seniors need to stay active in their golden years. Regular exercise is also recommended for anyone regardless of age as it improves balance, muscle strength, and endurance. Read on to learn about why sitting too much can…
If you are looking to help your loved ones spend their time in a productive way, reading might just be the answer. Reading books can improve seniors’ decision-making skills, as well as strengthen their memory and cognitive functions. From better sleeping cycles to delaying the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, there are many benefits…
While some seniors may worry about hair thinning and hair loss, losing hair is normal and nothing to be ashamed of. The body undergoes many changes as it ages and hair is no exception. As hair ages, its life cycle is shortened and hair strands become thinner. However, you can take active steps to protect…
As age catches up with us, we may find our metabolism rate slowing down and our digestive tract not working as efficiently as before. We then need to be mindful of what we consume to maintain a healthy weight. Be it adding more fiber into our meals, attempting to reduce carbohydrate intake, or trying out…
The long, arduous battle with the COVID-19 pandemic has inevitably taken a toll on many of us. From being isolated due to lockdowns and the lack of social interactions with friends to having to cope with uncertainty and the fear of loss of income or retrenchment, our mental health is at risk while the country…