Caring for another human on a daily basis—whether a child, a spouse, or an aging parent—is a challenging, and often exhausting, task. When being a caregiver is your daily existence, it becomes easy to take all your hard work for granted. Caregiver Appreciation Day is...
Caring for an aging loved one is a difficult job. And whether you have the bandwidth to take on the caregiving yourself or need to hire outside help, there is considerable thought that should go into the process. In order to ensure that your loved one receives the...
Unless you have medical training, it’s hard to be completely prepared for everything that happens when a parent needs medical attention. There are many decisions that need to be made and it can be stressful to figure out how to make the right ones by yourself. The...
It’s a sad reality that there are people within our society who prey on those who are weaker than them, and unfortunately, this makes older adults susceptible to neglect or abuse. June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which calls attention to this global...
A retired professional and active volunteer at a local museum reached into her pocketbook and pulled out a picture from her wedding day 50 years ago. She said, “I brought this to show you because the day I married my husband we didn’t know then what the future would...
When it comes to protecting yourself or your loved ones, it's important that you weigh all of the options available and choose the right medical alert system for your needs. So many options are available, providing plenty of opportunities to find a device that fits...
Many seniors can reduce their risk of health issues and diseases simply by staying active. Learn about exercises for older adults including yoga, walking, tai chi and swimming, that are easy on the joints and will improve mobility.
If you're looking into purchasing a National Park Service (NPS) Senior Pass, you can use this article as your guide for all there is to know about the pass and its benefits. You're one step closer to a world of adventure! What Is the National Park Senior Pass? The NPS...