It’s no secret that a healthy senior diet is essential for a healthy body. What many people don’t recognize, however, is that nutritional needs for adults change as we get older. Nutritional specialists at Tufts University have developed the MyPlate system, which is a more advanced version of the earlier
A mother’s love for her kids knows no age restrictions. And parents of all ages want more than anything to protect their children from troubles, which at times may mean covering up their own concerns. Furthermore, when loved ones live far away, it can be hard to really know for
Perform an online search for the phrase “activities for seniors” and you’ll likely find a collection of memory stimulation puzzles, crafts, games, and of course, the requisite bingo. What you will not find, unless you search much more, are the meaningful, philanthropic activities that bring purpose to our lives. Yet,
An incredible number of individuals nationwide are finding themselves in a position of providing elder care for an older family member, and while being a family caregiver is very fulfilling in many ways, the everyday duties involved with senior care can become tedious for both the caregiver and the care
Is your senior loved one participating in enriching activities on a regular basis, or is he or she stuck in a rut that consists of watching television, eating, and sleeping? Particularly during this time of quarantining and isolation, it can be difficult to maintain an active and involved way of
Living at a distance from elderly parents can make home care needs easier to miss. The truth is, many adult children of senior parents don’t realize that Dad and Mom need help until they return home to visit or spend prolonged time together over the holidays. If you’re a family
Do you have elderly parents in need of help at home? Are you also attempting to find time to look after children at home? If that’s the case, you’re part of the sandwich generation – a generation of people, usually in their 30s or 40s, who are responsible for raising
Beginning a routine exercise schedule is daunting at any age. Physical exercise is tiring. We don’t want to expend the time. We’re feeling sore from yesterday’s workout. We’ve all made excuses such as these for avoiding physical fitness; but frailty and advanced age make it even more challenging to remain
The many advantages of engaging in exercise do not decrease as we get older, and it’s tremendously important for aging adults to uphold as active a lifestyle as possible. Even seniors who are bedridden or wheelchair-bound have a full range of options for senior workouts that can strengthen and boost
Incontinence, or decreased bladder control, is a distressing and delicate issue, especially for older adults. It can trigger a number of concerns, from skin sores to social isolation for individuals who are afraid to leave the house in case of an “accident.” But while bladder leakage causes approximately 25 million
