Benefits of Pets for Senior Citizens

There are many benefits to owning a pet as a senior citizen. From reduce stress and increased social interaction, many seniors would benefit from owning a pet. Companionship Many seniors live alone and many have experienced the loss of a spouse or close friends. As a result, many seniors are often left feeling lonely on…

Deciding Between Walkers and Wheelchairs

Whether it’s your first time using a walker or a wheelchair, or you’ve been using a mobility aid for years, choosing the device that is right for you can be overwhelming. Seniors who have lost some of their mobility can turn to walkers or wheelchairs to help regain their independence. While walkers and wheelchairs both…

Why Rehab is Vital for Senior Citizens

If a senior citizen is placed into a hospital after an illness or injury, the hospital will often suggest or demand that the senior gets transferred to a rehabilitation center (following the hospital visit) in order to get stronger and continue the recovery process. Many senior citizens often end up in a rehab center as…

Seniors Citizens Can Donate Organs

Each day, roughly 80 people receive an organ transplant as a result of an organ donation. With 119,000 people currently on the waiting list for an organ transplant, it is important that we recognize the tremendous need for organ donators and recognize the people that are willing to be one. For many years, you could…

Celebrating Senior Citizen Birthdays

As senior citizens age, many of them become unwilling or hesitant to celebrate their birthday. Most senior citizens will tell their families not to bother doing anything for them. Seniors have celebrated decades worth of birthdays and they don’t feel as though they need to celebrate another one. While it is important to respect your…

NYU Students Pair With Senior Citizens

New York University (NYU) has been making attempts to bring students and senior citizens together in attempt to better both of their lives. Students at NYU, and many other colleges, struggle to pay for housing while in college. At NYU specifically, tuition and housing can reach over 60,000 dollars a year. With New York City…