Mindfulness has become a popular buzzword of late. It’s often seen as a way to decrease stress, to improve your experience of life, and to help you to feel better. So, why not look at mindfulness for seniors? The idea might sound a bit ‘new age’ or like something that your aging parents won’t be […]
Ways to Age Well
How To Talk To Seniors About Assisted Living
At some point, your parents or aging loved ones will reach a time in their lives in which they’ll likely need some special care. Perhaps along with your other personal, professional, and family responsibilities, you may not be able to provide your elderly loved ones with the attention they need. This is where the topic […]
Holistic Pain Management for Seniors
Pain is a serious problem for many seniors and caregivers. When Western medicine fails us, or is out of reach financially, the pain can drive many of us to explore alternative forms of therapy. Indeed, holistic pain management for seniors can be a powerful tool, where you are combining multiple approaches for reducing and managing […]
The Best Incontinence Products for Elderly Parents
Incontinence is certainly an may be an embarrassing problem, but it’s also a common one. Many people suffer from urinary incontinence (and even bowel incontinence), with the issue often getting worse with age. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make things easier for people with incontinence, while helping to keep them dignified. Finding the […]
The Pros And Cons Of Multigenerational Living
A study from AARP found that 90 percent of people ages 65 and over would rather stay in their homes as they age, instead of going to a nursing home or care facility. Understanding the increased interest in American seniors wishing to age in place can be hard to analyze because of the variables and […]
Hearing Aids versus Hearing Amplifiers. Which Should You Use?
Aging tends to mean that our bodies no longer work like they used to. We’re suddenly faced with extra challenges. Walking may become more difficult, changes to eyesight may make driving dangerous, and there’s the growing fear of dementia. Losing your hearing is another scary area, but there are ways to make things easier. Many […]