Memory care is a vital aspect of senior living that many senior living communities do not pay much attention to. As your parents age, you need to be more interested in watching out for memory issues often associated with old age, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This doesn’t mean that you have to become…
You may remember the old adage, “Age before beauty.” Usually said fondly when a younger person defers to someone older, it results in the elder getting some benefit – like walking through a door first or taking the first piece of cake. You get the idea. As a senior, you may be finding yourself less…
Thinking about downsizing? Many seniors find that moving to a smaller home in retirement allows them to spend more time doing things they enjoy and less time focusing on housework. Additionally, downsizing can be helpful once retirees get to a point where they struggle to keep up with tasks like housekeeping and home maintenance. Moving…
Growing up, we always look to our parents for help, advice, and guidance. However, there can come a time as your parents age that you then become the one providing guidance for them. While your parents will most likely want to remain living in your family home, certain signs can point to them needing additional…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Crime Prevention Council, safety and security of the elderly population is a big concern today. The baby boomer era is now becoming the seniors of today and these seniors are growing in numbers each and every year. It’s only natural that as this senior citizen…