Let's face it, just because you are older does not mean you don't require social interaction. You know how it is; seeing the same family members every day, never going anywhere different or meeting new people. It takes the drive out of a person. Research has shown there is a strong connection between the lack of social interaction and health, as …
Kitchen Safety
Kitchen safety is one of the most important types of home safety to practice for the elderly, next to bathroom safety. The kitchen can be a very dangerous place for anyone, but for those 65 and older, it is even more so. This is, in part, due to the fact that a person's responses and physical abilities diminish as they grow older. You can help …
Perambulating for Health
My father liked to write letters, stories or words of wisdom. Most of the letters he wrote were to politicians, presidents especially, with recommendations. After he wrote these letters, he threw them away because this was his way of venting. Feeling nostalgic recently, I looked through some of his papers and found a letter that he did not throw …
When TV Dinners Were High-Tech
Recently, a favorite client of mine came into my office filled with rage. Over what, you might ask? She just yelled, pointed her finger, and made the usual gestures for 10 minutes…over a parking space! When I asked why, she responded “just because.†Wow, is this the new “normal†conversation for 2017? My 75-year old client was red-faced, hair …
Tips to Help You With Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Few people find it easy to make healthy lifestyle changes, even if the new habits improve their lives. It can be especially difficult in your golden years, as a lifetime’s worth of routines have set in. Still, it is never too late for you to make changes for a healthier life. Tips for healthy lifestyle changes Here are some tips to help you …
10 Ways To Keep Your Older Parents Active & Engaged
Keeping older parents active is key to better overall health and wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a massive shift to our everyday life. Everything has turned upside down, and all of us are locked home, hoping for this epidemic to end soon so we can get back to our daily life. But, even after the development of coronavirus vaccines, …