2 Unusual Types of Elder Exploitation
When we speak of senior abuse, some examples are obvious, such as abuse in a nursing home or by a family member. Others are a little blurry. Elder exploitation is defined most commonly as financial [...]
7 Top Secret Tips To Add Joy To Your Life
Regardless of age, who doesn't want more joy in their lives? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Some estimates of major depression in older people living in the community range from [...]
6 Ways You Can Support During Stroke Recovery
There are many things to understand about the process of recovery from a stroke. It can be a frightening and stressful time for everyone. Strokes occur every 40 seconds in the United States and are [...]
5 Tai Chi Moves to Stay Fit at Any Age
We know that staying physically healthy and as fit as possible is good for us as we age. Tai Chi offers an incredible journey for those who participate, many of them seniors. But why? And [...]
4 Categories of Signs Your Parent Might Need Homecare
While we may not want to think about it, eventually even the most active and healthy parent may need some type of homecare. Sometimes it happens in a way that is obvious to us, perhaps [...]
How Often Should You Review Your Will?
How Often Should You Review Your Will? A good rule of thumb is to review important legal documents every three to five years. A will review is also recommended in the following scenarios: Upon [...]
Medical Alert Systems – 4 Things You Should Know
Often times, when we think "Medical Alert Systems", we think of that commercial from the 1980's in which an elderly woman falls and desperately cries out, "I've fallen and I can't get up!". What a [...]
5 Fantastic Facts About Senior Discounts
Who doesn't love a good discount? Although, the senior discount can feel like a bit of a double-edged sword. While we all might enjoy (and need) the extra savings, we may not feel flattered that [...]
8 Things to Know About Tremors
Tremors at any age can be worrisome. Many of us have experience isolated trembling when fighting off a bad flu or when frightened. But in older people, or in people of any age who have [...]
3 Fabulous Senior Fashion Tips
Getting older doesn't have to mean losing our sense of fashion. Stylish senior fashion exists! It's very easy to continue to dress the way that we dressed in midlife, or even early adulthood. While being [...]
