12 Conversation Topics that will Bring Laughter and Joy to Seniors We all know that our elders are a generation who have seen and experienced a lot. They are typically wise, well-spoken individuals with so much to share. As we walk through the mall, or listen to them at church on Sunday morning, it is [...]
When you have lost a loved one, selecting the right memorial monument for them can be quite challenging. There are several options to choose from when it comes to monuments such as garden angels, tombstones, and many others.The memorial you choose must stand as an endearing symbol of your love and respect. Your memorial must [...]
For older adults, sometimes the house they’ve lived in for years becomes too much...too much upkeep, too big, too many stairs, or even too many memories…This is the point where many older adults make the difficult decision to move to something smaller, and easier to keep up with, like an apartment. Moving from a [...]
In our mind, we’re still young and spry. It can be difficult to accept that many of our cognitive abilities are no longer what they used to be. But understanding how this process works is an important step toward maintaining a sense of well-being as you age. The human brain is incredibly complex, but there [...]
Older people are at risk of being victims of fraud, like con games and insurance, home repair, telephone, or internet scams. Even trusted friends or family members have been known to steal an older person’s money or property. The following tips may help: Don’t be afraid to hang up on telephone salespeople. You aren’t being [...]
Older adults need a lot of help around the house, but it is not often that members of the family will be around to help with the smaller things. A typical household will not have a hired nurse, and so it becomes the duty of the homeowner to assist their aged parents or grandparents. Assistance [...]
15 Ways to Stay Connected with Your Grandchildren Much has been said about how COVID-19 affects the health of older generations, but family relationships are also a concern. Many seniors feel cut off from one of their greatest joys in life, their grandchildren. Since the end of March 2020, 69% of grandparents haven’t met [...]
Is the COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) losing its fizz? Many seniors now feel that the annual Social Security cost of living increase is failing to keep up with the soaring prices of everything from gas and heating bills to groceries and prescription drugs. As a result, seniors are suffering, and they're suffering badly. Back [...]
This is the day you thought would never happen. Your roles in life are reversing. You're trying to make decisions for yourself and your Aging Parent. What will be best for them without altering your life, or theirs, too drastically? How do you keep up the pace and ultimately please everyone around you? You are [...]
Travel For Senior Tips One of the benefits of getting older, and retiring, is not having to request time off from an employer to enjoy traveling. Whether it’s visiting family during the holidays, taking a summer vacation, or traveling around in an RV, senior travel is growing in popularity. Instead of relaxing at home, a [...]
