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For many families, making use of nursing facilities or hired in-home caregivers simply isn’t an affordable option. If your parent has already suffered from one or more medical problems, you may be wondering what you can do to help. Adults in this position may need to step in and personally…
Music therapy isn’t always the first form of therapy you think of when it comes to senior care, but playing and listening to music has been proven to keep the mind young. When you hear some of the best road trip songs from the 1950s or a song your mother…
Often, the most precious items that we own are also the most irreplaceable. Valuable keepsakes help us remember the important memories in our lives, whether they’re vintage photos or priceless antiques that relatives passed down through generations. In an instant, however, a natural disaster—such as a flood—can wash them away…
Most of us love large, luxurious bathrooms. But bathrooms for elders need special design features and a number of helpful components. The wrong tiling, lighting or sanitary fixtures can result in major inconveniences and dangerous mishaps. The last thing any elder needs is a fall in their old, vulnerable age….
Every aspect of planning for retirement is difficult. From financial planning to estate planning, there are many things to consider. One of the things that many soon-to-be retirees struggle with is where they should move when they retire. Of course, some retirees are happy to stay put where they are…
Getting older is a time to kick back, relax, and reap the benefits of all your hard-earned work in younger decades. You might look for new hobbies and crafts to take up in retirement, or you might already have some favorite ways to spend your days. Retirement communities can offer…
With age comes a whole host of problems. If you have older parents, you’ve likely seen or heard about some of these issues, including the tendency to wander. There are many reasons your elderly parent might wander off on their own, but to understand them, we also need to know…
We spend a considerable time of our lives sleeping. Proper rest is essential for a happy and healthy life and as we age, this is particularly important since a good night’s sleep assists the body’s natural healing and restoring processes. In recent years, adjustable beds have gained significant popularity among…
For many of us, visiting our grandparents for the holidays or going over to their place for the weekend are some of the happiest memories of our childhoods. We all love them to death, but sometimes it’s not easy to express that love. There’s a divide of generations between us…
Reaching your golden years comes with its growing pains. Staying fit is one of the main challenges of entering old age. However, you can easily find fun ways to stay active. You can exercise indoors, but if you want a breath of fresh air, then the outdoors is your domain….