Category: Tips for Seniors

Helping Seniors Through The Holiday Season

The holiday season is a typically a time of great joy spent with family and friends. However, among the twinkling lights and the sweet treats, the holidays are often very stressful. If you care for a senior citizen, you are familiar with the difficulties of the holiday season. The following tips will make your senior…

Preparing Elders for Colder Weather

As the weather changes for a large majority of the country, cold weather is just a few short months away. Cold rain showers, heavy wet snow, and below freezing temperatures are inconvenient for all of us but these extreme weather conditions can have a major impact on senior citizens. Cold weather can cause major issues…

Fall Activities for Seniors

Fall is finally here, and now it is time to enjoy some fun seasonal activities! When the weather cools down, most people tend to become less active but is important to continue to get out and get moving at least a few times a week. An Apple a day Nothing says fall more than apple…

Travel Tips for Seniors

One of the greatest joys of retirement is the opportunity it provides for you to spend time doing things you love. And if you have always dreamed of traveling, but never had the time, now is the perfect opportunity to check out all the incredible sites on your list! To ensure you have a safe…

Benefits of Living in A Senior Community

A loss of independence is one of the most difficult parts of growing older, surpassed only by the loss of one’s partner. This loss means that living alone is a difficult prospect that many seniors must face, and many children worry about for their parents. Although it is completely understandable for a senior to want…

Reading Benefits for Seniors

Reading- it’s fundamental! Reading has always been a way of enriching your mind and escaping from the monotony of everyday life. It is also a great way to learn, exercise your mind, and escape into another world. Reading is important for those of all ages, but especially beneficial for seniors. Here are a few reasons…

Spending Time With Your Grandchildren

According to research published in the journal, Evolution and Human Behavior, seniors that are actively engaged in their grandchildren’s lives tend to live longer than those who are not. Watching your grandchildren can provide a sense of purpose and boost self-esteem by providing care for another. Whether you spend the day at the park or…