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...
Monkeypox Information for Senior Citizens

Monkeypox Information for Senior Citizens

Monkeypox has been making the news as the virus is popping up more and more across the world. As there have been cases in New York, this article can serve as a guide for senior citizens, who may be concerned about this new outbreak. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a...
Summer Activities For Seniors in 2022

Summer Activities For Seniors in 2022

Summer is in full swing and SafeHarbor Healthcare has a few suggestions to enjoy these hot summer days and evenings with outdoor activities to keep you and your loved one social, active and happy! Gardening As prices of groceries climb, planting a few favorite fruits...
Hydration Tips For Seniors in the Summer

Hydration Tips For Seniors in the Summer

Hydration is important year-round but can be especially hard to keep up with in the Summer heat. Unfortunately, many seniors struggle to drink enough water daily. While it’s never good to be dehydrated, in the Summer, it can be especially dangerous. This article will...
Is It Too Dangerous To Leave My Loved One Alone?

Is It Too Dangerous To Leave My Loved One Alone?

As your elderly loved one ages, they may not be fully able to care for themselves. It is not uncommon for elderly individuals to require more and more care as time goes on. Because of this, you should remain vigilant, and look for signs that your loved one may require...
Summer Heat Safety Tips

Summer Heat Safety Tips

Spring has always been a wonderful time of the year- winter coats are put away, baseball is on TV, flowers are blossoming and cool breezes flow through the windows. Spring seems like a distant memory as we race directly into the hot summer heat. Extreme temperature is...