With 248 days of sunshine plus average temperatures of 80 degrees, it’s no surprise that over half a million residents over the age of 60 call Miami, Florida, home. The balmy outdoors offers seniors plenty of opportunities to stay active, socialize or just relax. 1. The Arts A wealth of artsy venues is available around Miami. Seniors who delight in…
The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home because it is the center for so many important activities. Families prepare and share meals together in their kitchens and the kitchen also becomes an area for socialization, especially when visiting with friends and family. Many seniors have spent years moving about their kitchens and preparing meals for their families…
With each birthday, seniors will inevitably grow gray hairs and sport wrinkled skin. In these later decades of life, healthy habits make a marked difference in how well individuals age. People who age well continually find new resources to live robust lives. They are socially connected, remain physically fit, discover new and enjoyable pursuits and adjust cheerfully to change, including…
Many adults want to help care for their parents when they reach old age, but jobs, distance, and other factors can make this difficult. This article discusses several ways that working adults can provide some care for their elderly relatives and be an important part of their lives. How Working Adults Can Care for their Elderly Parents
Malnutrition among the elderly is a widespread problem in the U.S. – read our “How To Prevent Senior Malnutrition” blog post to learn how to encourage a healthier diet for seniors and how senior home care services can prevent your senior relative from becoming malnourished. How To Prevent Senior Malnutrition
When people reach old age, their lives often change in significant ways. Many people will retire once they’ve reached old age, giving up their career after years of hard work, and this gives them a lot of free time they didn’t have before. Some people may give up their driving privileges because of vision concerns and other issues. By doing…
As with just about anything in life, planning ahead for long-term care is a good idea that will help you be prepared for a time when you may need home health care services to safely live your life. When planning ahead and saving for retirement, make long-term care a part of the planning. Not everyone will need long-term care when…
Activities of daily living, ADLs for short, are essential everyday tasks that people do to live healthy, safe, independent lives. ADLs are used in the caregiving industry to assess an individual’s ability to function on their own. This evaluation then helps determine whether an individual requires home care and assistance. If you have elderly loved ones, then it is important…
Home is where the heart is. An aging loved one who experiences memory loss, either due to dementias, like Alzheimer’s disease, or nutritional deficiencies, medication side effects or a stroke, will struggle to adjust to her living environment—even if she’s lived there for years. It becomes increasingly important for family members to design the senior’s home in such a way…
Statistics show that more than 90 percent of older adults wish to stay in their homes as they age. As people grow older, however, their health gradually declines and makes living at home more and more problematic – seniors begin having difficulty moving around, doing housework, and performing basic activities of daily living. If you have an elderly relative in…
