DIY projects can be a great outlet for seniors to satisfy their creative side. Learn some DIY projects seniors can do to maintain their cognitive function and increase their self-confidence.
Spring cleaning is an ideal time to refresh your home and get it ready for the new season ahead. Learn ways to get your home cleaned without overtaxing yourself.
Eating a "meat and potatoes" diet has been a staple of many diets for years Learn how to help your senior replace these traditional dishes with delicious, heart-healthy alternatives.
Valentine's Day is a special holiday, but trying to find ways to celebrate it can be challenging. Learn some ideas on how you can make this Valentine's Day extra special, both for you and your senior.
It can be difficult to take a break from caregiving responsibilities. Learn some helpful tips on how family caregivers can make sure they are taking the time they need without feeling guilty about it.
Loneliness is a real issue among seniors. Learn the warning signs of loneliness in seniors as well as ways to help them cope with feelings of isolation and disconnection.
There are a few hobbies that lend themselves well to involving senior loved ones - and stargazing is one such hobby. Relaxing and fun, stargazing is a great way to connect with senior adults.
National Giving Month is a great opportunity for multiple generations to connect over the shared joy of doing good. This December, celebrate National Giving Month by uniting with senior loved ones to make a difference in new, fun ways. There are many opportunities for seniors to experience the joy of giving, so let Senior Helpers make it even easier to get together and make memories with the senior adults in your life - all while doing good for your community. Here are three ways for multiple generations to celebrate National Giving Month together:
What were once anticipated holiday traditions like warming up with a bowl of chowder at the Winter Lights Festival in Ithaca or listening to carolers at Elmira's Wisner Park may have become painful memories after the death of a parent. There's no easy way to navigate grief, particularly during a season so steeped in custom and familial bonding. One way to survive the holiday blues with one surviving parent is to unwrap the rituals that elicit the fondest memories and embrace new traditions.
Learning that an elderly parent's caregiver can't work during the holidays only adds to holiday stress. Learn some tips to minimize disruptions and make the holidays as stress-free as possible.
It is critical to monitor and improve your indoor air quality for a higher quality of life. Learn some steps you can take to ensure good air quality in your senior loved one's home.
Shorter days in the fall and winter can disrupt an elderly loved one’s active daily routines, bringing about mood changes and loss of energy. Check out these helpful suggestions on physical activities and social interactions for seniors so they can continue to have a good quality of life during the colder months.
There are various reasons to demonstrate and practice gratitude. And while most people don't find it easy, a growing body of research shows that practicing it can positively improve seniors' mental and emotional health. Whether a senior journals down a few sentences in their diary or takes time to acknowledge what one has, being appreciative can drastically improve a senior's life.
As most adults reach middle age, they start to notice a need for glasses to correct their eyesight or at least for reading. Aging can affect your eyes in various other ways as well. Some of the changes can bring more severe problems than the need for a stronger eyeglass prescription. That explains the need for regular eye exams for seniors. This post will explore the need for and the frequency with which seniors should get their eyes checked.
As your dog ages, you will likely notice some physical, emotional, and physiological changes in the dog. If you notice any changes, do not worry, since this is normal. However, you may need to make some adjustments in caring for senior dogs because they will need more attention than when they were in their youthful years. It is essential to learn about the changes your dog may experience and the measures to help them live a quality life.
Elmira, NY (July 18, 2022)—Senior Helpers®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of its Elmira-Ithaca location in Elmira, NY to be managed and operated by Raja Laxmi Sankar. The new franchise will serve senior citizens and their families in Elmira, Ithaca, Corning, Horseheads, Bath, Watkins Glen, Newfield, and the surrounding areas, and it hopes to bring more than 75 new jobs to the region over the next year. Senior Helpers’ professionally trained caregivers will help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.