As people age, sleeping in a bed sometimes gets surprisingly difficult. Some seniors regularly roll out of bed during the night, which can be frightening and easily causes injuries. Others may be okay while they sleep, but fall when trying to get out of bed in the morning. Caregivers often need solutions for how to […]
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What Is Virtual Hospice? (and other crucial hospice questions)
Hospice can be an important part of end-of-life, where the focus shifts away from treating health conditions and towards comfort. Doing so is powerful. After all, some forms of treatment (like chemotherapy) come with an intense physical toll. The physical costs may simply not be worth it if the treatment isn’t helping anyway. Yet, as […]
18 Holiday Activities for Seniors To Elevate the Season
Holidays are a chance for connection and family, but they’re not always plain sailing. They come with plenty of stresses and challenges. Finding the right holiday activities for seniors can make a huge difference here. Holiday activities have many benefits. For one thing, they keep people engaged. This is particularly important if the holidays are […]
Are You Doing Too Much For Your Aging Parents?
Caregivers often have a lot on their plate. Okay… that’s the understatement of the century. All too often, adult children feel overwhelmed and pressured, trying to juggle multiple responsibilities without enough time or energy to do things well. Many of us know that we need to slow down, to take better care of ourselves, but […]
The Ultimate Guide to Aging at Home
Ask any senior where they want to grow old and the answer will most likely be at home. Home remains the ideal place to age for well over 70% of all seniors, a figure that’s remained fairly consistent, despite the pandemic and all the other challenges of recent years. This isn’t surprising either. Who would […]
33+ Engaging Conversation Starters with Older Adults
Social connection is a core part of life. It’s how we feel bonded to those around us and can improve our health in many ways. Engaging with others regularly even promotes resilience, mental health, and physical health, making it easier to respond to the challenges that life throws at us. Loneliness and isolation can be […]