Table of Content1 Provide Warm Beverages Throughout the Day2 Cook Warm Meals3 Purchase New Winter Clothes4 Fix Gaps in Windows and Doors The winter months present some unique challenges for seniors because aging bodies often have difficulty staying warm. However, there are some simple steps families can take to help…
Table of Content1 1. Winter Lemonade2 2. Mexican Hot Chocolate3 3. Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider4 4. Cranberry Wassail5 5. Kumquat Spritzer Some seniors choose to abstain from drinking alcohol for personal health reasons, but this doesn’t mean they need to be excluded from participating in New Year’s Eve festivities. They…
Table of Content1 1. Play Resolution Games2 2. Go on a Scavenger Hunt3 3. Bury a Time Capsule4 4. Make New Year’s Crafts If you’re planning a get-together for New Year’s Eve and are inviting your senior loved one to join in the festivities, consider planning for an activity or…
Table of Content1 1. Torres Blancas Golf Club2 2. Canoa Ranch Social Center3 3. BAJA Sporting Club, Inc.4 4. West Social Center Green Valley home care experts believe it’s crucial for seniors to engage in regular physical activity, and those who enjoy tennis, golf, and other low-impact sports can join…
Table of Content1 1. Changes in Mobility2 2. Loss of Smell3 3. Tremors and Shaking4 4. Difficulty Sleeping Parkinson’s can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages because many of its symptoms are similar to those of general aging. It is important to know the signs associated with the…
Table of Content1 1. Desert Hills Recreation Center2 2. Las Campanas Social Center3 3. Santa Rita Springs Social Center4 4. Joyner-Green Valley Library Seniors who live alone run the risk of becoming socially isolated, which increases the Risk of depression, loneliness, and other emotional health concerns. It’s incredibly important to…
Calcium-rich foods have long been thought to be healthy for people over 65. However, studies have revealed taking calcium as a supplement may have less desirable results. Green Valley live-in care experts discuss some of the potential dangers of calcium supplements and how they can affect a senior’s heart health….
At present, the only medications prescribed to treat Alzheimer’s cognitive impairment work for roughly half of the people living with the disease. The effects also typically only last for one year at most. However, the Biogen laboratory in Massachusetts recently developed a medication that takes a different approach to reversing…
Table of Content1 1. Organizing Household Items2 2. Singing Along to Old Songs3 3. Painting4 4. Gardening Indoors After a dementia diagnosis, it’s vital for seniors to keep their brains stimulated so they can work toward maintaining optimum cognitive health. If your elderly loved one is living with dementia, Green…
Table of Content1 1. Meal Preparation2 2. Help with Grooming and Hygiene3 3. Mobility Assistance4 4. Social Stimulation5 5. Assistance with Basic Housekeeping When it comes to in-home care for older adults, every senior has unique needs that must be addressed. Though it’s important to take your elderly loved one’s…