The joyful sights and sounds of the spring season are finally here! The trees and flowers are in bloom, the days are growing longer, and warmer weather is in store. The warming sunshine is a much welcome change from the cold and dreary days of winter. Spring is the season that’s full of hope for things to come…a renewal so to speak. There’s just something about this time of year [...]

Volunteers are important members of assisted living communities who offer their time, talents, and skills to enhance and benefit the lives of senior residents. These communities rely on their volunteers for a number of things including help with planning fun activities and programs that work to keep senior adults active and engaged with others. Volunteers also play a big role in helping seniors with transportation needs like trips to the [...]

The older we get the more our muscles, joints, and bones tend to ache and become stiff. The cold temperatures of winter seem to only magnify the problem. It is also an unfortunate fact that winter can also bring about waves of seasonal depression (known as SAD). The signs and symptoms of SAD often present themselves in subtle ways, causing this type of depression to often go unnoticed. Anyone can [...]

Planning a Successful Thanksgiving for Seniors There is a long-standing tradition of sharing Thanksgiving festivities with the entire family, from the youngest to the oldest members. We gather around the table to enjoy a large meal and take the time out of our busy lives to give thanks for all of life’s blessings. Celebrating Thanksgiving with senior adults can, however, pose unique challenges. Finding joy in the season can be [...]

Fun Activities for Seniors During the Fall Season It’s fall ya’ll! The time of year when the weather turns cooler, days become shorter, leaves turn fiery and vibrant, and fun fall activities abound. Just like every other season of the year, it’s important to find fun and safe activities for seniors to enjoy during the fall season. Being older does not mean that senior adults no longer want to participate [...]

Assisted Living - Is it Time? When we are young, our parents and grandparents were our strongest supporters, and typically the ones making sure we were well taken care of. When the time comes that the roles are reversed and we become responsible for the care of our senior loved ones, it can lead to overwhelming and extremely emotional feelings. Realizing that your senior loved one can no longer live [...]

How Aging Affects the Mental Health of Seniors Growing older is a natural process that can present challenges for some seniors and their loved ones. While some look forward to their “golden years,” others may find it difficult to adjust. Every adult may experience health issues and stress as they age, both physical and mental. For those who struggle with mental problems due to aging, having the support of a [...]

Fraud committed against seniors has become such a major issue that the National Council on aging calls it the “crime of the 21st century”. Seniors lose an estimated $3 billion a year to scams. The FBI reports that seniors are more likely to fall victim to fraudsters because they tend to be more trusting of others, especially when they claim to be an “official” of something. Seniors also tend to [...]

Tips For Helping Seniors Celebrate the 4th of July   It’s that time of year! The 4th of July holiday is one of the biggest, most celebrated holidays each year. Even if your senior loved one resides in an assisted living facility, they may still want to be included in the celebrations that come with this major holiday. When seniors are included in festivities, they feel more connected to family [...]

By the time winter and spring months are coming to an end, most people are anxious to get outside and enjoy warm-weather activities. Summer months are a time for outdoor fun and relaxation for many, but they can also be a time of stress for the elderly and their caregivers. The heat of the summer can be particularly taxing both physically and mentally for senior citizens who want to spend [...]

Key Things to Look for In an Assisted Living Facility If you are looking for an assisted living community for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to make the right choice. There are many assisted living communities throughout the United States to choose from so it’s vital that before beginning your search, you have an idea of exactly what you expect from the community where you or your senior [...]

If you have an elderly loved one struggling with mental and/or physical health issues, you may be contemplating if it’s time for long term nursing home care. This decision may be one of the most difficult ones you will ever have to make. There are many families and caregivers who put in a lot of effort, often to the degradation of their own mental wellbeing, to keep their loved one [...]

Mental Health and the Elderly   Older adults, especially those age 65 or above, are still important contributors to society. They are our family members, our history. Many remain active within the workforce, work as volunteers, or help with the care of younger family members. While many will continue to enjoy good mental health as they age, there are many others who are at risk of developing mental health problems [...]

Covid, Christmas and the Elderly This holiday season is presenting challenges to families unlike anything we’ve seen in recent decades. This is the time of year that families plan gatherings and parties with friends and loved ones, but with a dramatic rise on Covid-19 cases across the country, many families are going to have to reconsider how they spend time with loved ones outside of their own home. This year, [...]

Why Foot Care Is Critical for Seniors In a study released by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), they found that the average person will walk about 75,000 miles by the time they reach 50. That same study found that an active person will also take about 10,000 steps a day, resulting in a cumulative force that adds hundreds of tons of pressure to the legs, ankles and feet every [...]