Tag Archives: senior health and wellness

Daylight Savings Time: How It Affects Seniors & How To Cope

Remembering when to set our clocks an hour ahead or an hour behind is difficult enough for the average person. Making such changes in the lives of seniors, especially those who already face the challenges of memory disorders, can have adverse effects. When a senior relies on routine to get through the day, disrupting that […]

Love Beyond Time: Nurturing Intergenerational Bonds

In many cultures, the elder members of a family or group are revered beyond measure. This is due to their value as keepers of the traditions and stories. Seniors can pass along their lifetime of experience and knowledge to the next generation through storytelling and related activities. Traditions, histories, and culture are a big part […]

Discover the 20 Best Smartphone Apps for Seniors

In today’s world, technology has become vital to everyday life. There is truly an app for everything – you can utilize an app to get you everything you need. These apps can be extremely useful for ensuring our senior loved ones feel safe, secure, and connected in their home environment. While we still might occasionally […]

Tips for Maintaining Muscle Mass and Bone Health as We Age

Maintaining the best bodily health as we age is of the utmost importance. Our muscles and bones are likely to suffer the most from natural causes due to aging. Knowing how best to keep them at their healthiest is vital to everyday health. The older we get, our muscles will likely lose mass and definition. […]

5 Ways Caregivers Can Create a Meaningful Bond with Seniors

A caregiver is one of the most important roles in a senior’s life. There is a level of trust, respect, and understanding that goes into each interaction these two people may have. Ensuring that you start your relationship with the senior you care for on the right foot is key to creating a long, meaningful […]

Music is the Spice of Life: How Music Helps Memory Loss

If music is the food of love, play on. This line from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night shows that music is interwoven into all elements of our lives. If love is enough to help the ones we love, then by extension, music can help us feed our loved ones’ minds, bodies, and souls. Music therapy has been […]

Tips for Seniors to Remain Active During Colder Months

Staying physically active can become more challenging as the weather gets colder, especially for seniors. It’s well known that the change in weather can lead to seasonal depression in some, while cold weather can exacerbate certain physical conditions – such as arthritis – in others. The choice to remain active despite the changes is a […]

Emotional Wellness Activities for Seniors

Wellness isn’t just about physical health. There is a mind and body connection that can’t be overlooked. Keeping track of your loved ones’ emotional well-being is just as important as their physical health. In fact, a Yale study on aging and retirement found that seniors with a positive view of their lives and themselves lived […]

Combatting Seniors’ Biggest Challenges

Getting older can be difficult, but we can give our loved ones the confidence they need by understanding what they face. What concerns our aging loved ones have can be redirected with the correct level of support from us.  While some of their challenges are a matter of stereotypes and mindset, most have real solutions […]