National Self-Check Month: What It Means

National Self-Check Month: What It Means

In our daily lives, attention to personal health often takes a backseat amid other responsibilities. Recognizing this, February’s designation as National Self-Check Month comes as a timely reminder, particularly for seniors and those in senior care, to prioritize regular health self-assessments. This observance is an essential call to reassess and maintain health routines. Through this…

UV Safety Month: Protecting Your Skin While Enjoying the Summer Sun as You Age

UV Safety Month: Protecting Your Skin While Enjoying the Summer Sun as You Age

July is UV safety month and taking care of your skin doesn’t become any less importance in your senior years, in fact, it actually becomes more important as you age. Many elderly people begin to care less about protecting their skin since they are no longer trying to prevent wrinkles to look younger. What many people forget,…

Nutrition for Seniors: What You Need to Know

Nutrition for Seniors: What You Need to Know

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important at any stage of life. But it’s especially vital (and can be uniquely challenging) for the elderly. As we age, our bodies and lives change in ways that are often unexpected. This can include changing dietary needs. Slower metabolism and less activity mean that many seniors don’t need…

Flower Power: 3 Ways Flowers Can Benefit Your Seniors

Flower Power: 3 Ways Flowers Can Benefit Your Seniors

Everyone loves flowers. But did you know that recent research has shown that flowers can have an amazingly positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our beloved senior citizens? It’s not just the pleasant fragrance or attractive colors — flowers can have actual therapeutic benefits for seniors, including decreasing depression, increasing recent memory, reducing…

5 Ways to Support Seniors During National Human Rights Month

5 Ways to Support Seniors During National Human Rights Month

December is National Human Rights Month – dedicated to equality, justice, and dignity for all. It’s also a great reason to support seniors and recognize the challenges they can face as their cognitive and physical abilities slow down. Aging often brings with it a withdrawal from society. Our families grow up and no longer depend…

5 Ways to Keep Seniors Involved During the Holidays
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5 Ways to Keep Seniors Involved During the Holidays

The holidays bring up fond memories of family gatherings. Yet, this time of the year can be stressful for many people, especially families with senior loved ones. Many families want to celebrate the holiday, but it can be hard for those with health issues. As our elder members lose some mobility or need extra assistance,…

4 Fun Ideas for Keeping Seniors Active on Go For a Ride Day

4 Fun Ideas for Keeping Seniors Active on Go For a Ride Day

Get up and get out! That’s what Go For a Ride Day is all about. Celebrated on November 22, Go For a Ride Day urges you to indulge your wanderlust using whichever mode of transportation you want. It is the perfect day to head out to that place you’ve always wanted to visit. It is…

National Home Care and Hospice Month: The Importance of Long-Term Care Planning
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National Home Care and Hospice Month: The Importance of Long-Term Care Planning

The goal for many aging adults is to live out their lives in the comfort of their own homes. Home care workers are often the heroes who make that possible. They are doctors, nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, and more who work closely with the family to support the client’s goals. They also offer education,…

Commemorate Veterans Day 2021 with Your Loved Ones

Commemorate Veterans Day 2021 with Your Loved Ones

One of the most recognizable and moving images in our United States military history is the Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The somber ceremony, held precisely at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, honors and commemorates the end of World War I. More than that, it…

Recognizing National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

Recognizing National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s is a progressive and heartbreaking disease. It destroys the patient’s brain cells and vital mental functions, including memory. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows as many as 5.8 million living in the U.S. with the disease. There are 16 million family members and friend caregivers across the country. Each year, deaths from…

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