Improving Balance and Preventing Falls at Home
As your senior loved one or client moves around at home, the possibility of falling is ever present. According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. One in four Americans over 65 are injured each year in accidental falls. Falling can be caused by challenges with
4 Ways AI tools Can Help Caregivers and Seniors
According to the United States National Institute of Health, effective elder care solutions are struggling to keep pace with a rapidly aging global population. But recent advances in artificial intelligence, or AI, can augment human helpers and increase elderly individuals’ independence. Experts recommend healthy skepticism balanced with the new adopters’ desire to harness new technology
Four Dating Strategies for Seniors
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, an increasing number of seniors are staying alone as they age — 45 percent of Americans in their 50s and 60s are single today, compared to less than 30 percent in 1960. Is dating as a senior difficult? It can be, but dating experts will tell you that every
Summer Grilling with Seniors
The summer and being outdoors go together like peanut butter and jelly between two slices of fresh bread. Speaking of food, a popular activity for seniors during the warmer months is grilling. A good barbeque, a cool drink and great company is a mix that may do more for the health of your elderly loved
Tips For Caregiver Gardening And Its Health Benefits for Seniors
How Does Your Garden Grow Gen Zers have a saying for individuals who spend most of their time indoors or who are so occupied with work that they never get to go outside: They advise the chronically online to venture outside, or “touch grass.” Despite the snark, this phrase is actually sound advice for aloof
Get in the Swim: Benefits of Swimming for Seniors
While regular physical activity is a key component of healthy aging, most likely your senior client or loved one can’t go hiking once per week or run thirty minutes three mornings per week. This leaves families and caregivers with the task of finding a way to help seniors get suitable physical activity. We believe one
Caregiver Tips for Traveling with Elderly Parents
Picture taking your elderly parent to a country they’ve wanted to visit since they were young. That trip would be highly fulfilling and memorable for both you, their caretaker, and your elderly parent. But, before you book that trip and start packing, there are some things you should consider to ensure the trip goes smoothly.
Vehicle Safety Tips for Caregivers
The transition from an independent driver to needing to rely on others can be difficult for older people in our care. When transporting someone under your stewardship as a caregiver, you must maintain safety as your top priority. With the added demands on your attention that could potentially distract you while driving it’s essential to figure