Teaching seniors to use technology can sometimes be a complicated process because it is not something today’s seniors grew up with. They may not know the difference between a smartphone and a tablet, or a desktop and a laptop, and may have heard awful things about social media or computer “hackers.” In addition to not…
Finding the right activities for the elderly as autumn approaches is important, as it’s one of the best times of the year to be outdoors. The summer heat has passed, and the cool chill of winter hasn’t yet set in. Everything from leaf peeping to making treats to simply going for walks, there are plenty…
There are many apps for seniors on the market, and there are great choices for many different reasons. When you consider that there are apps for seniors with dementia, game apps, apps to aid in exercise, and apps for seniors just to keep in touch with family and friends, there are many reasons to get…
Starting the process of downsizing for seniors typically begins with an honest talk. This talk doesn’t always have to mean that your parents are headed into an assisted living facility, although that is one of the options. Downsizing homes for seniors may simply mean that they’re going to age in place in a smaller apartment…
National Senior Citizens Day is held on the same day every year, and just like all years before it, Senior Citizens Day 2019 will fall on August 21. The day was first enacted in the 1990s under President Ronald Reagan, to help bring awareness to issues that affect senior citizens and the elderly, as well…
As people age, socializing and finding worthwhile things to do can be difficult. Long after children have grown up, gone to college, and gotten married, many elderly and retired people may be in search of something both meaningful and social to do. However, some seniors may worry that, based on their level of mobility, that…
There comes a time in many elderly people’s’ lives where it is time to make the decision to go into assisted living, have an in-home caregiver, or in some circumstances, remain living on their own. Seniors, understandably, often have much reticence about entering into assisted living facilities, and it may be near impossible to assuage…
Whether you are a caregiver or a person over the age of 65, it’s important to keep up with the latest senior citizen scams. Unfortunately, new scams crop up every day, and oftentimes seniors are bullied or talked into spending their life savings or retirement money on an idea or product for a return that…
Aging in place is another way to say aging at home, and more and more seniors are opting to age comfortably in their own space, rather than deciding on a nursing home or assisted living. Before making a decision, it’s a good idea to look over some aging in place statistics so you (or your…
Persons of all ages can struggle with depression, as it can prey on all age groups, genders, and walks of life. However, older people have an increased risk when it comes to suffering from depression because of the realities of aging, body changes, and other factors in an older adult’s life (such as potential loss…