Bath time is extremely important for practically every individual on this planet, and this is especially the case for senior adults! As one gets on in age, it will likely get increasingly difficult to engage in the tasks of daily living and to make sure that they are done well. Therefore, it is very important…
Between your 30s and 40s, you are likely to start developing eyesight issues. This is especially true if, on a regular basis, you work at a computer screen or do a lot of reading. Between the ages of 40 and 60, one of the most common vision challenges is poor vision at close range. When…
Is there such a thing as being “too old” for something? That probably depends on exactly what’s being referred to. But when it comes to love, happiness, and joy, you’re never too old! Perhaps you’re nearing the age of 60 and have yet to find love. Then again, maybe you found love but are now…
One complex skill most people have mastered is the ability to stand and balance. Most of the time, without any conscious thought, balancing is ingrained in the way we move. It’s very likely you are not even aware that balance plays a huge part in providing equilibrium as you navigate your way around the environment.…
Do you know there are ways to nurture a sharper, stronger memory even as we age? The old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” isn’t particularly true where the human brain is concerned. Regardless of age, in fact, the human brain constantly changes and adapts. Thanks to “neuroplasticity”, the brain has the…
What does an elder law attorney focus on? Areas such as long-term care, power of attorney or estate planning for aging adults are basic focus areas for elder law attorneys. As an example, they may be of assistance with public benefits (i.e., insurance, SSDI and SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.), living wills, legal incapacity, guardianship, trusts,…
Throughout the world, numerous individuals enjoy practicing yoga. But once we hit a certain age, some of the moves involved in yoga can become challenging, if not downright impossible. However, one variation of traditional yoga that may be more appropriate in our golden years is chair yoga for seniors. Traditional yoga poses place certain demands…
It’s never an easy decision, arriving at the realization that your loved one or parent should move to an assisted living community. This is particularly true if they used to do many things on their own, and love the freedom and independence that they have in their house. Possibly even for decades, they’ve lived in…
You may have noticed that, as your parents or other loved ones age, not only are they less interested in physical activity, but they may also be having trouble with it. That could, in fact, be part of the reason they seem to have lost interest in an activity. It’s difficult. Nonetheless, being physically active…
For most people, the pros and cons of getting a flu shot lean heavily toward the pro. And if you’ve ever been hit by The Flu, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s not anything you want to get again. Typically, the flu hits somewhere between five and 20% of Americans each year. But…