Tag: Senior Citizens

How to Memorialize Your Loved Ones

When someone you love passes away, it can be difficult to process your grief. As seniors lose spouses, friends and family members, it’s important to find healthy ways to memorialize those we love. Here are a few ideas: Archive your memories It’s easier than ever to store photos, notes, videos and other intangibles online. Apps…

Signs of an Eating Disorder Among Seniors

Many of us incorrectly assume that eating disorders are limited to teenagers, but the fact is that anyone, of any age, can suffer from them—including senior citizens. In fact, 78 percent of deaths due to anorexia occur among the elderly. Here are some signs of an eating disorder among seniors. Be aware of them, so…

Tips for Choosing the Right Cane

Canes can offer much-needed balance and support for elderly people and people coping with injury. However, if you’re planning to pick up a cheap cane from the drugstore, you may want to reconsider. The wrong cane can stress your wrist, not to mention hurt your back and further hamper your mobility. So how do you…

Four Posture Tips for Seniors

These days, we find ourselves sitting a lot, whether it’s watching TV, typing away at the computer, or talking amongst friends. A sedentary position can have serious implications for our posture, especially as we get older. But for seniors, encouraging the right posture can go a long way in maintaining both short- and long-term benefits.…

Three Ways You Can Ease into Retirement

Retirement can be a complex transition. On the one hand, you have more time to enjoy your hobbies and passions, whether you love to garden or are looking forward to learning French. On the other hand, many retirees experience anxiety, depression and a diminished sense of self once they leave the workplace. To transition to…

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…

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…