Volunteering is appropriate for all ages and is an important and meaningful activity that helps strengthen the community. It is a great way to meet new people and socialize, and provides many different platforms for individuals, especially retired ones, to learn new hobbies or share their skills with others. If your loved one needs a…
Individuals living with dementia need to engage in suitable activities that allow them to feel connected and make the most of their cognitive skills. As the caregiver or loved one of someone with dementia, you may be looking for dementia-friendly activities you can do with them. We share with you our top recommendations in this…
As we grow older, it is only natural that our physical and mental health will be affected. Although we cannot escape these effects, we do have some control over how quickly our health declines. If you or someone close to you is over 65 and retired, it’s important to make healthier choices and reduce the…
Dental care can become increasingly challenging for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease as their condition progresses. They may forget how to brush their teeth or are uncooperative about doing so. When that’s the case, there are several best practices you can follow to encourage dental health as a caregiver or loved one. Read on for our…
Food has a direct relationship with our energy levels. This is because the body used food as fuel, and different sources of energy yield different levels of energy. Since your loved one cannot eat each and every item, it is important to recognize the food items that yield the highest levels of energy. You will…
When your loved one retires and is not sure about what to do, one of the best ways to keep them pre-occupied is to get them to volunteer for causes and activities that they care about. There are some solid reasons why this makes so much sense. Typically, your loved one will probably have the…
When we are young, we seemingly have boundless energy. You may have observed little children play for hours on end, seemingly having inexhaustible energy. As the years progress, however, we need to be a little more deliberate about managing our energy levels, otherwise we run the risk of suffering from chronic fatigue. The good news,…
Throughout the years, you are likely to hear many facts about the aging process, many of which may make you stressed. The great news is that most of these facts that people speak of are not true at all. Rather than live life in fear, here is some information to help you discard these aging…
Many Americans suffer from memory-related conditions and this has a direct impact on their quality of life. The problem with memory loss is that it impacts the ability to perform routine day-to-day tasks. These include shopping, mailing letters or even chores such as cooking. At its worst, these simple tasks can even become hazardous to…
Is it possible for your loved one to receive proper attention in assisted living vs. in-home care? Many of us caregivers have wondered about this at one point. It turns out that assisted living provides a lot more than just safe, attentive care for its residents, and that it may be just what your loved…