Falls and fall-related injuries are more common among the elderly. They’re one of the leading causes of deaths and hospital admissions among seniors and can cause disabilities that make aged people lose their independence. This is why fall prevention is essential in a senior living community. Fall prevention reduces the number of falls elderly people…
Are your elderly parents considering the move to a senior living community? If your parents are thinking about downsizing, there may be a few ways that you can help. Downsizing can be a challenge, but with the right knowledge and resources, the transition can be seamless. From assisting with listing their current home to helping…
If you’re about to retire, it can be an exciting yet daunting time. With work now behind you, it can be difficult to look towards the future. It can be even harder when you have a large home to care for. However, this next chapter of your life doesn’t have to be hard. Instead, consider…
Even though we’re still in the winter months, it’s never too early to prepare for the heat of the upcoming summer. Along with children, seniors are at great risk for heat-related illnesses that can have catastrophic consequences. To prevent this, here are some health tips for seniors during the summer. Stay Hydrated. Drinking water and…
If you’ve lived in Texas for a few days or a few decades, you know that no place else in the United States is more conducive to road trips, day trips, weekend stays, and backroads exploring. There’s no better time to explore the Lone Star State then when you enter retirement. So many amazing sights…
An all-around healthy lifestyle is the strongest defense against chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Here are 5 habits in particular that are critical for reducing overall risk…
Mental health concerns across the senior and elderly populations are widely undiagnosed, but with upwards of 7 million seniors reportedly suffering in silence and solitude, it’s time to identify—and take steps to reverse
Throughout the month of September, we’ll identify different ways to promote healthier aging, with the hope that the ongoing discussion will empower you to make some meaningful, positive changes in your own life.
These useful applications and web-based services are practical and senior-friendly, and make great ways to harness the power of technology to improve everyday life