Eating often becomes more difficult with age. There are many reasons for this, including decreases in appetite, less interest in food, challenges with chewing and swallowing, and mental health challenges. Easy to chew snacks for seniors can make a huge difference. For one thing, these snacks are simple to eat, even for seniors who need […]
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How to Survive Spouse Caregiver Loneliness
Becoming your spouse’s caregiver can be a lonely and difficult road, more so than other types of caregiving. Part of the problem is that you’re not just taking on the added challenges of being a caregiver. You may also be losing key parts of who you and your partner were. Some aspects of your relationship […]
Don’t Be a Victim: Powerful Tips for Keeping Aging Parents Safe Online
As people age, they often experience a decline in some of their physical abilities. This can include vision and hearing, making using the internet more difficult. In addition, older adults may not be as familiar with technology as younger generations, putting them at a greater risk for online scams and fraud. This doesn’t mean that seniors should avoid […]
9 Best Ethnic Rice Cooker Meals for Seniors
Rice cooker meals have been a super popular trend in recent years as they have been known for their ease and convenience. It’s undoubtedly an excellent way to create easy-to-make meals entirely in one pot. A rice cooker is perfect for everyone, but rice cooker meals for seniors are particularly good. After all, a rice […]
Caregiving Is Not Rewarding. It’s A Journey Like No Other.
Caregiving is not rewarding. There. I’ve said it. That might sound like a strange sentiment, as there are certainly positive aspects to caregiving. We’ve talked about them at various points on this blog and many other authors have done the same. However, the line that caregiving is rewarding is getting old. Very old. Far too […]
What to Expect from Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
As you get older, it’s important to take control of your health through routine and preventative care. One way to do this is through a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). This is free to all individuals on Medicare, with or without an advantage care plan or ‘supplement.’ Some seniors get confused about how it differs […]