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14 Strength, Flexibility & Balance Exercises for Seniors

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death for Americans 65 and older, according to data from the CDC.1 Luckily, there are many ways to lower the likelihood of taking a tumble and increase your ability to recover. Two of the most effective are: Exercises. One of the main risk factors is poor strength and balance.2 There are lots of exercises for seniors that improve balance, mobility, strength and stability. (See below.) ...

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September 13th, 2017

Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know

Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

August 31st, 2017

Removing Loneliness from the Aging Process to Empower Seniors

Removing Loneliness from the Aging Process to Empower Seniors. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

August 1st, 2017

Men’s Health Wearables: Medical Alert Bracelets & Pendants

Wearables are all the rage, but these handy devices aren’t just fashionable. When an accident or medical emergency occurs, medical ID and alert wearables play a critical role in men’s health —  getting you the help you need as soon as possible. IDs and alert devices are available in a wide range of styles and Read more >>

July 17th, 2017

Senior Independence: When the Parent Becomes the Parented

Parents of young children love to joke about the revenge they’ll take when their kids are older. I can’t tell you how often I dream about the day, some 30 years from now, when I’ll gleefully, repeatedly wake my grown son up in the middle of the night for some nonsensical reason, just to show Read more >>

July 1st, 2017

Tips on Caring for Senior Parents Finances

One of the most challenging aspects of caring for your aging parents is taking control of their finances or assisting them with financial choices. The decision can be a difficult one and following through may be even more complicated, especially if your parents don’t agree. Understanding the Issues of Caring for Seniors Sometimes it may Read more >>

July 1st, 2017

Living on a Fixed Income in Retirement

Once someone retires, they may have limited financial resources. Even with a nice retirement fund built up over the years, care must be taken to manage to ensure an adequate income. Anyone living on a tight budget can find it difficult to afford unexpected expenses. However, it’s possible to live well on a fixed income. Read more >>

June 15th, 2017

Why Won’t Seniors Accept Help

It isn’t easy for most people to accept help, even when it’s needed, and it can be particularly challenging for the current generation of seniors wanting to remain independent. Understanding why the elderly refuse help enables us to be more compassionate and effective helping aging parents and others who object to assistance. Here are the Read more >>

June 14th, 2017

Caregivers: Combat Stress Before It Takes Over

If there’s one thing that I’ve come across many times, it’s that we often don’t know we’re stressed until we’re really stressed. People complain about fatigue, headaches or irritability, without realizing that the problem is actually stress. We’re not always good at reading ourselves and knowing what we need. People who are responsible for caring Read more >>

March 19th, 2017

10 Tips to Help You Avoid Dehydration

Is “drink more water” your mantra? If not, maybe it should be: Studies show that while people can attribute 75 percent of their body weight to water, they need to keep replacing the fluids they lose just through normal activity to avoid dehydration. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are many reasons why seniors are more Read more >>

November 29th, 2016

Pros and Cons of Using Caregiver Agencies

Pros and Cons of Using Caregiver Agencies. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

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