It takes a lot of careful thought and planning to move into a retirement community because it’s such a significant step. If you or a loved one is thinking about moving into a retirement community, you might be wondering when exactly you should start looking. Some seniors are eager to move into senior living. Others […]
Getting your body moving, whether on your own or with support, can benefit your health and wellness. Exercise is important for your personal care, but are there any exercises you should consider avoiding? Continue reading to learn more about exercise for seniors, including why it’s essential and what exercises to avoid for your health and […]
Finding Your Balance Staying physically active is one of the best things you can do for your health at any age. Regular exercise has many short-term and long-term benefits, from improving sleep quality to preventing chronic diseases. There are many unique types of exercises, such as boosting endurance, strength, or cardio health. Engaging in exercise […]
One of the most frequent complaints of the elderly is leg muscle weakness. Leg muscle weakness is a decrease or loss of strength in the muscles of either or both legs. Surprisingly, muscle mass starts declining after age 30. There is a decrease between 3–8% of muscle mass every 10 years, with numbers increasing after […]
Social interaction is important for everyone, but it becomes even more vital as we age. It can prevent loneliness, reduce stress, improve sleep, and keep seniors physically and mentally active. Social isolation can happen for various reasons, such as living alone can sometimes leave seniors feeling cut off from society, retiring, death of a spouse, […]
Exercise is beneficial as you grow older, helping you move and take care of yourself. You don’t need to run sprints to get a good workout though. Many low-impact exercises can help you stay active without adding stress to your body. Continue reading to learn more about low-impact exercises, including 5 exercises that are beneficial […]
Caring for your health is vital as you grow older, and exercise is an important part of maintaining your health. Exercise can benefit you physically, mentally, and emotionally. One way to begin living an active lifestyle is by jogging or running—whether it’s through your local community or at the gym. If you’re interested in running, […]
Searching for financial assistance that can help you or a loved one pay for senior living can be a confusing process. Nowadays, there are a multitude of ways to receive financial aid that can go towards paying for you or a loved one’s room and board in a senior living facility — it is important […]
By definition, respite care is the planned or emergency care to provide relief to the regular caregiver of an adult (or child). But it’s so much more than that. Respite Care can provide a much-needed break to a caregiver. Taking care of your aging family member can be emotionally and physically taxing. Our parents take […]
Choosing a power of attorney can be a difficult process, but it’s an important part of lifetime planning and can help to protect your assets later in life. Here’s our guide to help you choose your power of attorney. What Is a Power of Attorney? Assigning a power of attorney is the act of appointing […]
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