Outdoor recreational activities can help alleviate feelings of loneliness in seniors who live alone. Here are five activities that are safe and easy for seniors to do.
Moving is not easy for seniors. Here are some tips on how you can downsize your living space and move with ease to your new home.
Seniors with chronic diseases have many different needs. And when searching for caretaking services, these needs have to be taken into account. Here's how to look for the right senior caretaking services.
Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition can be incredibly stressful for many elderly individuals. Take a look at how It can affect them and what you can do to help.
Here are three daily habits seniors can do to reduce their risk of developing glaucoma.
Social isolation in seniors has been linked to early mortality. To help combat the negative effects of loneliness and isolation, here are the ways having companionship can help.
The festive season is here! It is one of the most anticipated times of the year. From holiday travels and gifts exchange to going on vacation and hosting get-togethers, people worldwide celebrate the season in their unique way. Nobody wants to miss out on the fun, including the seniors, during this time.
From holidays to special events, there will be times when you need to fly with a relative who is struggling with early dementia. Someone struggling with early dementia might have trouble with memory and expressing their thoughts and words. This can make it challenging to fly with them.
Those with diabetes can sometimes struggle to maintain their blood sugar. Here are 4 low-sugar holiday recipes perfect for American Diabetes Month.
National Game and Puzzle Week is a celebration of games and puzzles spanning Thanksgiving week. Try these 5 puzzles to celebrate with seniors!
How do you prepare for the end of daylight saving time on November 6? Try some of these important strategies to prepare.
Some people begin to experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder in the fall. Here are signs of SAD for seniors.
For many seniors, the colder seasons are challenging. Here are 4 ways to stop shorter days from impacting quality of life in fall and winter.
Being grateful is one of the best ways to live a happier life. Here are 6 mental and emotional benefits of demonstrating gratitude.
Senior dogs have unique and specific needs. As they approach their golden years, different care requirements may become necessary. Senior citizens and their caregivers are smart to be prepared so they can make sure their aging dog is living the best life possible. Knowing what changes to expect is a good way to start.
How often should seniors get their eyes checked? Here are a few tips from Senior Helpers Charleston for maintaining senior eye health.
The similarities between Alzheimer’s Disease and HIV are few and far between, but recent studies are being conducted showing that the HIV drug, Lamivudine, helps reduce inflammation which leads to several age-related health issues.
Food is healing, food is power, and food is comforting – something we know all too well here in the Lowcountry with amazing chefs from Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Mount Pleasant, to the Charleston Peninsula – so why wouldn’t food also be beneficial for those suffering from age-related illnesses? We all know that the food we consume now can be a preventative for future problems but can it also help heal what has already experienced damage?
Everyone knows that exercise is an essential part of maintaining one’s health. Not only does exercise maintain muscle mass, boost the metabolism, and help maintain a healthy weight, but vigorous exercise also releases the hormone endorphin, which is known as the “feel-good” hormone. Endorphins provide a happy high that can become addictive.
You may have noticed a recent influx of talk about a healthy gut – no this isn’t referring to your actual waistline. Your gut is a mix of bacteria inside your intestines called microbiota. Your microbiota, similar to your fingerprint, is completely unique to you. Researchers are now learning that gut health is linked to almost everything relating to the health of our bodies.
The future of shopping, transportation, and music are all readily available in the palm of your hand or via a device such as Alexa or the Amazon Echo Dot, and transportation is readily available with apps like Uber or Lyft, so why wouldn’t elder care have similar technology available?
At the start of every year, millions of Americans write down their New Year’s Resolutions. Some of the top resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, save money, and quit smoking. These are all great resolutions, but here is a list of resolutions specifically to take care of your brain.
Bringing together family at the holidays is usually a cause for celebration, but with those who have family members that suffer from Dementia, it can cause anxiety and stress thinking about how to accommodate that person and make everyone feel welcome and comfortable.