Perhaps lately, you’ve noticed that your aging loved one has trouble getting around, keeping up with chores or remembering to take their medications. Understandably, you’re concerned and want them to be safe, healthy and supported. You may decide it’s time to talk to them about bringing in additional support, such as an in-home caregiver. But what do you do if your loved one won’t accept help?While you can’t force an aging parent to accept help if they’re still able to make decisions on their own, there are some ways you can broach the conversation and encourage them to get the care they need. Click now to read more!
If your loved one is experiencing mobility issues—such as difficulty driving, walking upstairs or bathing—you may wonder what you can do to help them stay safe and maintain their independence and quality of life. Click to learn more.
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are readily available, it’s becoming safer to do more activities this summer. After more than a year of social distancing, getting out of the house, socializing and doing new and different activities can be a welcome change. Older loved ones have the opportunity to reunite and spend more time with immediate family, especially grandkids and adult children. Click now to read more!
Many people are choosing to grow older in the comfort of their own homes – also known as aging in place – rather than moving into senior living facilities. According to a survey by AARP, 76% of Americans over the age of 50 would like to live in their current home and community as they grow older. If your loved one wants to stay in their home as they age, here are some benefits and factors to consider. Click to read more!
Our diets can help improve our lives drastically for the better, increasing positive health outcomes to help our bodies thrive. As we age, our bodies find it more difficult to absorb the nutrients we so desperately need and it is crucial that seniors today are receiving the best nutrition outcomes possible. Here are some helpful tips in what seniors can do to improve their diet and help their overall health: