Expectations for Senior Home Care
The concept of senior home care has gained more national attention in recent years as America’s population grows older. By 2050 the senior population is expected to double to a total of nearly 80 million. Because of that there are many services that aim to help people age independently. Home care does exactly that, increase…
Read MoreSuperfoods for Seniors
Superfoods are everyday foods with exceptional nutrient density. They have the ability to improve one’s mood, physical health, and well-being. Check out five superfoods for seniors that can make them feel better both physically and emotionally. 1. Blueberries Studies have shown that even a handful of blueberries can impact your health in many ways. Blueberries…
Read More8 Excellent Travel Tips With Elderly Loved Ones
Starting a family is rewarding, but one of the biggest challenges, when you have children is how to care for your senior loved ones. As your children grow up and move out, it can be challenging to balance your needs and aging parents with your own family. As our elderly loved ones grow older, they…
Read More5 Ways to Enhance a New Marriage in Your Golden Years
Despite the media’s saturation with images of twenty-something newlyweds, a good portion of Americans actually get married in their golden years. According to U.S. Census data, at least 90% of adults over 60 have been married. If you are just beginning the next chapter of your life with a brand-new partner, read through this guide…
Read MoreUkraine Crisis Relief Campaign
Ukraine Crisis On Thursday, February 24th, 2022 the Ukraine was invaded by Russia which is a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian war that started in 2014. The news of this war has seemed to diminish a bit, but this crisis is very real and still going on. All over social media you see stories…
Read MoreBenefits of Walking for Seniors
It is the perfect time of year to take advantage of the beautiful weather and take a walk. There are several benefits of walking for seniors. Walks help you to maintain a healthy weight, strengthen bones and muscles, improve moods, improve balance, strengthen the heart, and boost the immune system. In fact, even a 30…
Read MoreHow to help Seniors Aging at Home
How to Help Seniors Aging at Home? The goal for most seniors is to age at home. However, the home of your dreams in your lively thirties doesn’t always translate into the home you need as you slow down in your eighties. To help make aging in place a reality for your loved one, you…
Read MoreTips for Seniors With Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is caused by a degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. Battling Parkinson’s Disease affects body movement and coordination. Although symptoms vary from patient to patient, most experience muscle tremors and limb stiffening, sleep disturbances and mood disorders. There is currently no cure, though treatment plans are used to alleviate symptoms. Interestingly,…
Read MoreTechnology That Helps Seniors
Grandma being the only member in the family to not have a smartphone is a thing of the past. Eighty percent of U.S. adults over the age of 65 currently own a cell phone and in that same group four out of ten own a smartphone, according to Pew Research Center. While seniors may not…
Read MoreLung Cancer Awareness
It’s August 1st and you know what that means: it’s World Lung Cancer Day in Pittsburgh. If you are here it means you want to be aware of lung cancer, which is a very important thing, so I’m going to tell you about it. We will go through the types of lung cancer, the symptoms/signs,…
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