If, as your parent ages, they are struggling with maintaining their affairs or finances, it may be time to step in and seek a power of attorney, a document that grants you the legal right to make decisions on behalf of your parent. It’s important to seek a power of attorney before your loved one… Continue reading How to get Power of Attorney for Elderly Parents

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 15 Popular Activities for Seniors in Assisted Living

Stretching can help senior citizens address many common symptoms of aging; building flexibility can help prevent tight muscles and joint pain while maintaining the range of motion needed to complete the daily activities of an active lifestyle. Combining static and dynamic stretches with regular exercises for strength training and balance exercises can also provide additional… Continue reading 10 Simple Senior Stretching Exercises

When adults who are older fall, it can have significant impacts on their health; one in every five elderly falls leads to a severe injury according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Dangerous falls are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries and broken bones. Even when they don’t result in emergency room visits… Continue reading Senior Fall Prevention Tips

While it’s important to respect your parents’ independence, there can come a time where your elderly parent is no longer capable of aging-in-place or aging without additional help. This can look different for every individual, and it’s challenging to decide whether your level of concern justifies taking further action. If you are worried about whether… Continue reading 10 Signs Your Parents Need Help Aging