Assisted Living: Expectations vs Reality

Getting older alone often brings about feelings of isolation. Many seniors living on their own also face the challenges of keeping up with the daily demands of household upkeep and performing basic tasks. Some gradually lose the motivation to engage in their favorite activities, much less explore new interests. All the same, persistent myths about… Continue reading Assisted Living: Expectations vs Reality

Retirement Travel Ideas (2021 Edition)

Retirement Travel Ideas Once retirement comes around, it gives you time to take the vacation you have always dreamed about. You don’t have to punch in on a time clock anymore, your time is your own, and your children are grown adults. What better time for a retirement trip? Before You Go Before you leave… Continue reading Retirement Travel Ideas (2021 Edition)

7 Things You Should Know when Searching for Your Senior Apartment

Things You Should Know About When Searching for Your Senior Apartment If you are still mostly self-sufficient and do not need assistance performing basic personal care, or if you prefer more privacy, independence, and a personal environment that is as close to your own home as possible, then a senior apartment may be the best… Continue reading 7 Things You Should Know when Searching for Your Senior Apartment

Everything You Wanted to Know About All Senior Care

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About All Senior Care Senior care, also known as elderly care or aged care, refers to the fulfillment of specific care needs and requirements of those in their senior years. Not all senior citizens require elderly care, of course; it is often considered when an elderly experiences physical limitations… Continue reading Everything You Wanted to Know About All Senior Care

How to Find Senior Activities Near Me

Senior Activities Near Me Upcoming events for seniors near you in 2023: (details at the bottom of the page) Introduction: Finding activities near you that are age-appropriate can be hard without the proper resources, contacts, or information especially as you get older. If you are looking for physical and active activities to get your heart… Continue reading How to Find Senior Activities Near Me

Hobby Ideas for Seniors

Popular Hobby Ideas for Seniors When you have worked all your life or raised a family, when retirement hits or the kids are grown, now what? What used to fill your days now doesn’t exist, and the long empty hours stretch on and on. But there is a solution to make your days exciting and… Continue reading Hobby Ideas for Seniors

Popular Senior Home Jobs: 2021 Edition

Popular Senior Home Jobs Many seniors have the desire to continue working with age or having an easier and less demanding part-time position after they retire, but a lot cannot leave the house to go to work without the assistance of a family member or for a multitude of other reasons. The good news is… Continue reading Popular Senior Home Jobs: 2021 Edition

Safety Tips for Seniors at Home

Many senior citizens prefer to age at home, but not all seniors are safe aging in their homes. If your aging parent is considering aging-in-place, or if you are serving as a family caregiver to an elderly family member in your own home, there are several ways you can make the home a safer place… Continue reading Safety Tips for Seniors at Home

The Best Exercises for Seniors Over 60

It is well known that as our bodies age the wear and tear becomes more pronounced and the pain with it, more frequent. Working out helps strengthen your body and bones, it can help with muscle loss and health problems such as heart disease, and some exercises can even help soothe pain you may have… Continue reading The Best Exercises for Seniors Over 60

Advice for Taking Care of Elderly Parents at Home

Finding care for an elderly parent or family member can be challenging; deciding from the many options and programs available for senior care can be overwhelming and expensive. Opting to serve as a caregiver for a loved one can also be challenging, especially for adult children caring for elderly parents. Taking care of mom or… Continue reading Advice for Taking Care of Elderly Parents at Home