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Staying at home as you age is possible, but it requires some caution and preparation. Whether you are aging yourself or simply looking to keep elderly loved ones safe, you should keep several things in mind when thinking about home safety. Here are 11 home safety tips for elderly people,…
The COVID-19 pandemic brought suffering, pain, and death in its wake, but it also brought depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health issues. In the effort to mitigate the virus transmissions and decrease the amount of hospitalizations and deaths that occurred, people were told to stay at home and isolate…
For some, the idea of growing old in their own home is a comforting thought. But for others, it can be downright scary. What if we find it difficult to get around our house on our own? What if we need help eating and bathing? How will we manage day-to-day…
The aging process can come with hardships and trials. However, plenty of things can alleviate some of these issues, whether they’re used in assisted living facilities or in-home care for parents. Here are some of the must-have tools to improve senior quality of life. Canes Although it might seem simple,…
Scammers are targeting the elderly now more than ever and unfortunately, older adults have lost billions of dollars a year to scammers. With new types of scams and scammers disguising their attacks more discreetly, parents or older family members are more likely to fall victim to these attacks. According to…
Helping elderly parents come to terms with no longer being able to live alone is one of the most challenging and awkward conversations conceivable. One possibility that can make the decision easier to accept is opening your own home to aid in their care. If this is the route your…
Your sense of well-being as a senior depends on how you think, feel, and act. Fortunately, there are many ways to engage in a full life, and they’re right at your fingertips. Let’s take a quick look at a variety of practical ways that you can implement today, with very…
Today’s seniors are living longer and fuller lives than previous generations. They’re more active and independent than ever before, delaying retirement, traveling the world, and enjoying their grandchildren. They’re basically doing what they want when they want. And nothing says independence more than being able to drive. But there are…
Most people think of their homes as a safe place. That’s as true for senior citizens as it is for kids or younger adults. Yet, the numbers suggest that senior citizen safety is a real and pressing need. Falls alone account for around 3 million seniors in emergency rooms each…