6 Ways to Stay Safe in the Bathroom
January is National Bath Safety month which is a great time to outline the importance of making the bathroom safer for aging adults and the whole family. The slippery-when-wet surfaces of the bathroom can become extra perilous when compounded with the balance and...
6 Tips for Long-distance Caregivers
As our parents get older, they require more care and attention. But if you live long distance, it can be hard to take care of your elderly parents. Though you can't always be there for their immediate needs, there are a variety of things you can do to care for your...
In-Home Care Services help Caregivers
Being a caregiver is a huge responsibility that millions of Americans take on to look after a spouse, elderly parent or other family member. Depending on the level of caregiving needed, it can be difficult to take any time off. Because caregiving can be overwhelming...
How to Recognize and Prevent Caregiver Burnout
Your role as a caregiver is extremely important. You provide comfort and aid to someone who can no longer fully support themselves. But caregiving often creates burnout, fatigue, and stress. Caregiver burnout can keep you from enjoying your life and lead to problems...
Signs of Depression in Seniors
Depression can happen to anyone, at any age. It can happen to people coming from any type of background. It doesn't skip a person because of the number of accomplishments they have performed in their lifetime. So how can you tell if someone that you care about is...
Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
Natural disasters are happening more often. Forest fires are ravaging the west coast. Massive volcanic eruptions forced thousands to evacuate in Hawaii. Whether it's hurricanes, floods, or fires, emergency preparedness is important for everyone, but especially seniors...
How Seniors Can Maximize Social Security Benefits
Are you nearing retirement age? Have you become disabled? You might not know whether you could receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or if you should just go ahead and get your Social Security retirement underway. Americans nearing age 62 who are...
6 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp
Though the human brain is not a muscle, it has similar requirements to maintain flexibility and longevity. We know that proper nutrition and exercise benefits the body. It is the same with the brain. Keep your mind sharp by giving your brain what it needs to keep...
6 Packing Hacks for Wheelchair Accessible Travel
People have been traveling in wheelchairs for a long time. Both manual and electric chairs have made it possible for elderly, and people with disabilities to see the world and go on adventures. With accessibility requirements spreading throughout the world, more...
Hiring the Right Contractor for Your Aging-in-place Bathroom Remodel
As more people choose to stay in their own homes as they get older, they are considering how to make their homes safe and comfortable for their changing needs. Bathroom remodels are a large undertaking in any home, and when planning to create a bathroom that will work...