Games to Strengthen Memory After a Stroke

Games to Strengthen Memory After a Stroke

After surviving a stroke, it can sometimes be difficult to connect words or memories. And for some, it can be even harder to articulate those thoughts. However, stimulating the mind through games can be a good way to help your loved ones recover more effectively. This...
Cooking to Reduce Cancer Risks in Seniors

Cooking to Reduce Cancer Risks in Seniors

Good health and proper nutrition are very closely related. Eating the right kinds of food can have a positive impact on more than just your waistline. Certain foods can boost your immune system, or assist with other aspects of your health. As we age, eating healthy...
Do I Really Need a Will?

Do I Really Need a Will?

While some people may feel that it is morbid, or even bad luck to make a Will, it can be dangerous to not have one. At almost any stage of your life, a Will can be beneficial to you and your loved ones, in the event that something happens to you. Generally, a Will...
Obtaining Guardianship for a Parent With Dementia

Obtaining Guardianship for a Parent With Dementia

Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and other health conditions can lead to dementia in the elderly. When signs of dementia start to show, it is important to act quickly in order to secure the safety and insecurity of both your loved one and their assets. If your parent...
Technology & Keeping Seniors Connected

Technology & Keeping Seniors Connected

For many senior citizens, adapting to new technology can be a challenge. But, there is a lot of benefit to helping your elderly loved one learn how to connect through newer technology. Video calls, social media, and online shopping can all benefit their quality of...
Self-Esteem Boosters for Senior Citizens

Self-Esteem Boosters for Senior Citizens

Often, conversations surrounding self-esteem involve teenagers dealing with bullies or body dysmorphia. However, low self-esteem can affect people of all ages. It is an issue that is often overlooked by senior citizens. This article will provide ways to improve your...
Types of Anxiety Common in Seniors

Types of Anxiety Common in Seniors

Anxiety is a sense of excessive nervousness, fear, or worry. Chronic anxiety is considered a type of mental health issue. While we as a society focus on mental health issues mainly in children and teens, people of any age can deal with them. Anxiety is a generally...
Anger Management in Seniors

Anger Management in Seniors

It is not uncommon for families to notice their once mild-mannered loved one get angrier in their old age. Generally, this anger is not just an effect of aging but can be a sign of something else entirely. This article will discuss ways you and your loved one can find...
Make Moving Easy in Retirement

Make Moving Easy in Retirement

Guest Article by Andrea Needham For many seniors, moving is something they’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Warmer climates may be beckoning, a smaller home with less upkeep may be calling your name or grandkids might be eagerly awaiting your arrival....
Infections Common in Older Adults

Infections Common in Older Adults

Infectious diseases can be incredibly dangerous for elderly individuals. As you age, your immune system becomes less potent. This limits your ability to fight off foreign bodies like viruses and bacteria. In fact, about one-third of all deaths in Americans 65 and...