Most people need someone to connect with for conversation to thrive mentally, physically, and emotionally. When we are alone, we suffer and are at higher risk of dementia and forgetfulness. Seniors worry about their health, their family, and being alone. Isolation is not an expected characteristic of aging. It is assumed that everyone that ages…
Seniors today have many tools available to them to improve their quality of life especially through communication tools accessible to them. Cells phones, texting, FaceTime and navigating the internet for information or paying bills are a few of the benefits. Everyone has busy lives but with the use of video chatting, social media, and FaceTime…
As seniors age they have a lot of questions and worry about the answers to these concerns. Healthcare Costs Disease Physical Assistance Loneliness Elder Abuse or Neglect Transportation How to Age in Place Healthcare are costs and financial security are probably the biggest issue seniors face. It is important to maintain consistent screenings for disease…
Let’s have a little fun with Old Wives Tales. How many can you get correct? True or False? An Apple a day keeps the doctor away. True. A survey showed that people 50 years and older can decrease the chance of heart attacks! If you go outside with wet hair you catch a cold. False.…