If you have a child or young adult with special needs, it can sometimes be tough to find play areas that are accessible so that they can join in on outdoor fun as well. Many accessible playgrounds carry a trademark known as what is called a “boundless playground” – this is a coined term by a…
Nearly everyone has heard of a midlife crisis, but a late-life crisis is not as popular as a term. A midlife crisis happens more to those who are between the ages of 35 and 50, while a late-life crisis is something that can occur to those who are 60 and over. One of the more…
Numbers show divorce after retirement statistics make up about 20 percent of all divorces. As of 2020, this statistic zooms in prominently on the baby boomer generation. When a couple divorces after retirement or later in life, such as after the age of 50, outsiders may think it may be due to a belated midlife…
Being a caregiver is a tough, and sometimes thankless, role. If you are your elderly parent’s main caregiver, it can be tough to find time for your employment, your own family, and the things that are important to you — like your interests and hobbies. After a while, even if you don’t want it to…
Winter can be a difficult time for many low-income families, but for those who are elderly, winter can be a struggle. For seniors and the disabled, not being able to pay heating or electric bills can be life-threatening. Many seniors need help with bills in addition to other types of assistance, such as a senior…
Often, when someone pictures an addict or alcoholic, or even a problem drinker, they may think of someone on “skid row,” who is on the corner begging for change, or someone who’s out at the bar every night. However, this is not always the case. In fact, alcoholism and addiction can strike anywhere, at any…
Wheelchair fall prevention is a very important technique to learn, particularly if you have a friend or family member who is in a wheelchair or are a caregiver to a patient in a wheelchair. While falling out of a wheelchair can be most harmful to the elderly, who may have brittle or weak bones, injury…
Injury can sometimes really take a toll on getting around, especially if you’re elderly or already have a disability. Whether the injury is permanent or temporary, there are many mobility aids out there to help you, your patient, or loved one regain mobility and in turn, regain their comfort and confidence. Read on to learn…
Unfortunately, the elderly or disabled can easily be a target of scams. Whether it has to do with fake letters from Social Security, telephone scams targeting the elderly, or another type of scam that seems legitimate at first, it’s important to be well-aware of all of the Social Security and Medicare scams targeted at the…
If it has become time to consider whether your parent(s) needs to go into assisted living, a nursing home, or wants to age in place where they currently reside, it’s best to think about the pros and cons of independent living and the elderly living alone at home. Some prefer living at home in solitude…