Safe Gardening Tips for Seniors

Did you know that April is National Garden Month? Gardening is a hobby that seniors can enjoy well into their golden years. It’s inexpensive, relaxing and provides a healthy way for seniors to be outdoors and get some very gentle exercise. There’s something deeply satisfying about planting seeds in the ground and watching flowers and…

Tips for Seniors Who Are Traveling on a Plane

Between the long security lines, the teeny-tiny seats and the long layovers, flying can be challenging no matter your age. For senior citizens, the difficulties and inconveniences of flying are amplified by health concerns and other age-related factors. However, with a few handy tips, most seniors can continue traveling by air well into their golden…

How Seniors Can Avoid Identity Theft

Did you know that an identity theft occurs once every three seconds? Seniors are particularly vulnerable. They’re often targeted because they tend to have more money saved than younger adults, and because they tend to be less likely to suspect malicious intent when they receive an email or phone call from someone they don’t know.…

Preparing for Your Parents to Live With You

At some point in your life, there may come a time when one or both of your parents need to live with you. Maybe one of them is sick and needs constant care and attention from you. Or maybe they’re simply on the older side and can’t get around as well as they used to,…

Importance of Grip Strength for Seniors

When you hear the term “grip strength,” you may immediately think of rock climbers or weightlifters. However, sports enthusiasts aren’t the only people who should be concerned about their grip strength. As seniors age, it’s important for them to maintain their grip strength. Here’s why: Grip strength is important for performing everyday tasks Grip strength…

Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors

Birds will soon be chirping, flowers will begin to bloom and temperatures will slowly warm up, which means that it will be time for spring cleaning before we know it! As seniors age, spring cleaning on their own gets harder and harder. If you’re stepping in to help an elderly loved one clean his or…

Advantages of an Elderly In-Home Spa

Nothing is more relaxing than a dip in a spa tub. For most of us, it’s an experience we have most often on vacation. For the elderly, however, having an in-home spa has a variety of benefits for relaxation, rejuvenation and health. Hydrotherapy, or water as a means to heal, has been used to treat…