Regular exercise helps seniors improve balance and prevent falls by increasing strength and flexibility. Exercise also improves sleep, mood, and overall health. But you might assume that intense workouts are needed to get these results. Not true! Alicia Estrada, Head Personal Trainer at Bold, answers five top questions about the many benefits of seated exercise for seniors. You’ve probably heard before that…
Senior care costs can add up quickly and many families struggle to pay for the care their older adult needs. All Home Care Matters shares 7 ways to make paying for senior care more affordable. Senior care is costly As older generations age, their healthcare needs become more complex and costly. According to Genworth’s most recent analysis of care costs, the national…
Cleaning out your older adult’s medicine cabinet is an easily forgotten caregiving task. Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmD explains why it’s important to do this once a year and shares 5 easy steps to make sure all medications are safe and up-to-date. Older adults are the most common consumers of medication in the U.S., with 85% taking at least one medication on a…
Many older adults live with chronic conditions or age-related changes that make everyday activities like getting dressed difficult, painful, or impossible to do independently. Joe & Bella shares 3 ways that adaptive clothing for seniors improves quality of life. Adaptive clothing is designed for comfort and ease of dressing With age, mobility and comfort become increasingly important when it comes to getting…
Dementia causes changes in the brain that can worsen sleep. Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can experience frequent waking, troubled sleep, or being awake at night. To help them (and you) get better rest at night, gerontologist Julia Larimer shares 5 tips that improve sleep in dementia. Dementia worsens sleep and poor sleep worsens dementia A good night’s sleep slows cognitive decline,…
These past years, veteran and military caregivers have taken on more responsibilities along with increased isolation, stress, and anxiety. Caregiver support systems are returning, but these hidden heroes are still dealing with the strain brought on by the extra challenges. Amy Goyer from AARP and Kathy Roth-Douquet from Blue Star Families share five free resources that support veteran caregivers in self-care, making…
Understanding and making decisions about care options for your older adult can be an overwhelming task. All Home Care Matters shares 6 common signs that your older adult needs more care and explains the 3 main types of senior care options. Determining when it’s time to seek out care options, whether that means in-home care, assisted living, or another form of senior…
Living with dementia and caring for someone with dementia are both challenging situations. Vineyard Bluffton shares three ways to use technology tools to make everyday life easier and better for seniors with dementia and their caregivers. Many commonly available technology innovations can be used to make life safer, easier, and more enjoyable for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and the families…
Falling isn’t a normal part of aging, but falls are the leading cause of serious injuries among older adults. Caring Senior Service discusses the three most dangerous rooms for falls and shares simple fixes that reduce fall risk. As the number of Americans choosing to age in place increases, so does the number of older adults who fall at home. The U.S.…
Working with siblings to care for aging parents can add another layer of stress. All Home Care Matters discusses 4 challenges of caregiving with siblings and shares 4 tips for navigating this complex terrain. Caregiving with siblings can cause challenges Caring for elderly parents is a challenging task that many adult children face. In 2022, roughly 17% became part or full-time caregivers…
