Aging seniors who have health issues or concerns typically take prescribed medications, on an everyday basis. This can range from a few medications, to many various ones. It is likely that aging seniors still require taking certain medications, even if they do not have serious health concerns. This is because, overall, a senior's physical health will naturally decline as they age and their bodies change. For example, an aging loved one may start to experience pains and aches from simple movements, such as getting out of a chair, or walking around the house. These activities may start to becom ..read more

Table of Contents: I. Introduction II. Pros and Cons of Retirement Homes III. Pros and Cons of Senior Home Care IV. Why Choose Senior Home Care V. Conclusion Introduction: As our loved ones age, it can become increasingly difficult to provide them with the care and support they need. Many families face the decision of whether to move their loved ones into a retirement home or opt for senior home care. In this article, we'll explore the pros and cons of each option, and explain why senior home care may be a better choice for your loved one. Pros and Cons of Retirement Homes: Retirement homes ..read more

Table of Contents: I. Introduction II. In-Home Care III. Nursing Care IV. Respite Care V. Hospice Care VI. Memory Care VII. Conclusion Introduction As seniors age, they may require assistance with daily living activities or healthcare needs. Senior home care services provide a range of options to help seniors maintain their independence and quality of life. In this article, we'll explore the different types of senior home care and how they can benefit seniors and their families. In-Home Care In-home care services provide seniors with assistance in their own homes. Caregivers can help with a ra ..read more

Table of Contents: I. Introduction II. Signs it's Time for Personalized Senior Home Care A. Physical Health Changes B. Cognitive Decline C. Changes in Daily Habits D. Emotional Changes III. The Benefits of Personalized Senior Home Care A. Independence B. Personalized Care C. Companionship IV. Choosing the Right Senior Home Care Provider A. Consider Their Services B. Look for Experience and Qualifications C. Check for Licenses and Insurance V. Conclusion I. Introduction As our loved ones age, it's important to pay close attention to their changing needs. One of the most challenging decisions i ..read more

It is essential to have hobbies as one grows older, as aging is often accompanied by physical decline, mental decline, and frequent feelings of loneliness and/or sadness for various reasons. To combat such degeneration, it is important to keep the mind and body occupied with different hobbies and activities.  Dancing is an especially fun hobby, but its purposes lie beyond amusement. Dancing actually has numerous health benefits, and can be an especially valuable pastime in old age. Below are five of many wonderful physical and mental health benefits of dancing for aging adults and seniors ..read more

What is Palliative Care? Palliative care is one of many types of senior care services, and is often conflated with hospice care despite the two being different elderly care options. Palliative care is specialized medical care for those with serious or terminal illnesses, as well as the families of those with illnesses. It can be given at any stage during a serious or terminal illness, and is provided by highly trained doctors, nurses, caregivers, and other medical professionals.  It differs from hospice care, since hospice care is meant for patients that can likely pass away within ..read more

Reading is so much more than simply scanning words across a page and lugging around thick books in public to seem smart. There is something special about a good book, article, or story. Everyone’s brain works differently, and everyone has different circumstances and interests; some people don’t enjoy reading and would rather opt for movies, which is completely normal and justified. Others have difficulty concentrating or are impaired in some way, and might therefore find audiobooks more helpful. Either way, everyone has different relationships with the act of reading and with stories and stor ..read more

The prevalence of Alzheimer’s and dementia cases are growing in Canada, and are expected to more than double in frequency within the next two decades. The six keys to brain health – regular exercise, healthy diet, mental stimulation, quality sleep, stress management, and an active social life – have been neglected or under-stimulated by people of all ages during the pandemic, and understandably so. Many of these key areas are not targeted during major life changes, such as retirement or during the routine yet significant stresses of aging, for different reasons. As such, the br ..read more

Exercising is hard in general, but can be especially so in old age. The human body’s elasticity decreases, meaning less flexibility due to the dwindling of collagen in your tendons, muscles, and bones starting at age fifty. Bone density and muscle mass gradually drop, fatigue is frequent so more recovery time is needed, injuries come easier as muscle and joint aches become more common, fat becomes harder to fight as your metabolism slows, bones become more brittle and are thus easier to break, and more.   Unfortunately, falling is one of senior citizens’ leading causes of injury and ..read more

Aging can be difficult, but extremely rewarding. While your body may become achier and frailer than it once was, with aging comes more feelings of ease and serenity as you come to better understand yourself, others, and the world around you. The wisdom of aging is no fable – as you grow older, you come to terms with who you are, ultimately learning to be yourself unabashedly. You spend more time on self-improvement rather than occupying your thoughts with things that cannot be fixed or changed, or silly trifles that would once have bothered you much more.  For the reasons mentioned above ..read more