One of the only positive takeaways from the coronavirus pandemic is reiteration that for many, home is sometimes the safest and best place to be. The safety factor was true for everyone at the time, but especially for the older generation, more vulnerable to issues associated with contracting an incurable virus. Despite the negative aspects…
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Supporting Positive Mental Health for Seniors at Home During Covid-19
Prior to any shelter-in-place orders that went into effect for the masses, senior citizens were deemed among the most vulnerable to contracting Covid-19 and it was suggested for them to stay at home and to take safety precautions. So, it has likely been several months since many have had face-to-face contact with friends and family.…
Staying Active and Connecting with Nature While at Home
Earth Day was celebrated during the month of April and we are going to be seeing consistently warmer weather. There is no better time to share ideas for seniors staying at home that incorporates the principles of this special day while promoting physical activity and relieving feelings of isolation from being cooped up indoors. Taking…
Safety and Travel Tips When Traveling with the Elderly
Traveling with elderly parents can be a struggle, but it shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your vacations. Below we have listed some safety and travel tips that will help make your traveling experience and vacation 10 times better. Consult Doctor First and foremost, confront your elderly’s parent doctor. It is so important to make sure…
Keeping the Elderly Safe This Summer
Summer is here and making sure your elderly loved ones stay safe is important. As they get older they tend to not want their kids to worry. Making them not tell you when somethings wrong. During the heat of the summer it is so important to make sure they are safe. Here we have some…
Keeping your Aging Loved One's Safe While Driving
In 2016, about 7,400 adults 65 and older were killed and more than 290,000 injured and treated in emergency departments for motor vehicle crash injuries. While the ability to drive helps older adults stay mobile and independent, the risks of being injured or killed in an accident increases as they age. The physical and mental…
Caring for the Elderly this Winter
The holidays are a joyous time of year filled with many great memories to be had and family fun, but in this part of the country, the holidays often come with frigid temperatures, treacherous snow, and dangerous ice brought on by the winter season. Concurrently, during this time of year, we often find ourselves…