Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults
It is not safe for anyone to be exposed to too much heat. People with health problems or who are older are at a greater risk. It is vital to find relief from the heat as soon as possible. In the absence of cool air, you may feel confused or faint. Too much heat can…
Read MoreSenior living facilities: what to look for when touring
Choosing an assisted living facility isn’t an easy decision. And it can be even harder to choose the right one. If you take a tour of the facility, you’ll be able to find out a lot more. The following signs may indicate that a facility needs to be removed as a possibility: Do the current…
Read MoreAssisted Living: How to help your senior parent adjust
Moving into an assisted living facility is a significant change for an older adult. Unlike younger seniors, most seniors aren’t open to this type of change as they are worried about isolation and unsure of what will come with the change. However, a few seniors take to it immediately and try to fit into the…
Read MoreHow seniors can make new friends
The older we get, the harder it is to make friends. An AARP study in 2018 supported this statement. With the introduction of a global pandemic, seniors have become even more isolated, and it has become more challenging for them to maintain and make friends. In this article, we look at how to make friends…
Read MoreTips to help you talk to your parents about assisted living
Sometimes, it becomes clear that assisted living would be a better option for your elderly parent. For example, a series of falls may bring clarity, a chronic health problem in decline, the loss of family members nearby to offer assistance, or increasing difficulty with daily tasks such as taking medications, grooming, eating, and housekeeping. Children…
Read MoreHelping the elderly cope with grief and loss
Each of us has experienced the loss of someone we love and cherish at some point in our lives. Though most older people have experienced losses before, losing an adult child, a spouse, or having to leave one’s home can be devastating to older people. When our elderly loved ones are in need of help…
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