I’ll never forget when an aunt bought a foot massager for my 105-year-old great grandmother. As soon as she dipped her feet in the water, heard the rumbling vibrations, and saw the LED lights come on, she almost fell out of her chair with fright. My aunt had the best intentions, but clearly this was […]
Ways to Age Well
How To Talk To Elderly Parents About Moving
Having the ‘moving’ conversation with an aging parent is fraught with difficulty. It can be an emotional topic, especially if everyone has strong and differing opinions about the best long-term solutions are. In this post, we’re taking a close look at how to talk to elderly parents about moving. To do so, we’ll be talking […]
How To Live On Social Security and How to Avoid Doing So
Aging is a fact of life and there is really nothing you can do about it other than plan and prepare for it. Social Security can serve as an umbrella or a means of sustaining yourself when you eventually get to retirement age. It is actually possible to use your Social Security benefit to pay […]
11 Types of Home Care Equipment That You Have Never Heard About
In today’s society, health is something you should not overlook because everything ages with time. As a result, it’s important to take precautions for your loved one and ensure that all medical gadgets and home care equipment is in good working order. As a caregiver or a patient, you may recognize some of these items, […]
Benefits of Urban Poling for Seniors
By now, you’ve probably seen groups of people walking around the city or country with a pair of poles. The practice goes by two names – urban poling or Nordic walking. The poles aren’t just there to provide support. They help to create a full-body exercise, one that burns a surprising number of calories. This […]
The Devastating Impacts of Discrimination on LGTBQ Seniors
We’re now in Pride Month for 2021, which is the perfect time to talk about the gender and sexual diversities in our communities. Although it shouldn’t be the only time we do so. It’s time to celebrate these diversities. There are currently more than 9 million people in the United States that place themselves in […]