Tag: Senior Citizens

Importance of Taking Medications as Directed

If you take a lot of medications, you might fall into the habit of taking them “as needed” or at your own discretion. Many people, especially seniors, take it upon themselves to decide when they need medications. However, it is vital that you take medications as directed. According to the FDA, about 125,000 deaths each…

Brightening the Lives of Senior Citizens

One issue that is often neglected when it comes to senior citizens and their health is depression and anxiety. Life as a senior can be difficult. Many seniors often lose people they love frequently, end up having to change their day-to-day routines drastically, and often struggle from frequent physical health issues. Oftentimes, senior citizens are…

Providing Seniors with a Safe Space

When a senior citizen moves into an assisted living community or downsizes to a smaller space, it is a major adjustment for both them and their loved one. If a senior citizen lived independently in their own home for decades, moving can be extremely difficult. It is important for loved ones to help senior citizens…

Healthy Foods Seniors Should Avoid

Maintaining a healthy diet is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for senior citizens as they age. We often hear about the foods that seniors should be eating, but there are also a lot of foods for seniors to avoid, and not all of them are junk food. Below, we’ve compiled a list of…

Getting Outside this Spring with Your Senior

Spring is getting closer and temperatures will soon be warm enough for us to venture outside. While we are all itching to get out of the house, our senior citizen loved ones are as well. We’ve compiled a list of several outdoor outings that are ideal for the senior loved one in your life. Taking…

Walking Safely As a Senior

We have talked about how good it is for senior citizens to walk as a form of exercise, but it’s also important for seniors to do so safely. If you are going to make walking a habit, it is important that you walk safely and understand how to do so. Talk to your Primary Doctor…

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…