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…
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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…
Benefits of Pets for Senior Citizens
There are many benefits to owning a pet as a senior citizen. From reduce stress and increased social interaction, many seniors would benefit from owning a pet. Companionship Many seniors live alone and many have experienced the loss of a spouse or close friends. As a result, many seniors are often left feeling lonely on…
Why Rehab is Vital for Senior Citizens
If a senior citizen is placed into a hospital after an illness or injury, the hospital will often suggest or demand that the senior gets transferred to a rehabilitation center (following the hospital visit) in order to get stronger and continue the recovery process. Many senior citizens often end up in a rehab center as…
Celebrating Senior Citizen Birthdays
As senior citizens age, many of them become unwilling or hesitant to celebrate their birthday. Most senior citizens will tell their families not to bother doing anything for them. Seniors have celebrated decades worth of birthdays and they don’t feel as though they need to celebrate another one. While it is important to respect your…
Help Your Senior Loved One Complete Their Holiday Shopping
Many senior citizens are unable to do their holiday shopping independently if they are no longer driving. For other senior citizens, the thought of going out and doing it alone is just too stressful. During the holiday season, many seniors want to go out and shop for their loved ones but find it very difficult.…