Quick Summer Trips for Seniors with In Home Help
I saw the first flower peek through the ground in my yard this weekend so I guess it is safe to say Spring is here. As the weather warms and the sun is brighter it is a great time to enjoy the outside. Last month I wrote about being healthy, dressing for success and organizing after the winter. I had a conversation with one of my fellow owners in Senior Helpers last week and we both had noticed an increase in slips and falls as our clients sought to take advantage of the outside in Spring of last year.
There are so many different types of yoga and they are all meant for different purposes. Yoga for seniors is easily accessible and a great way to stay in shape in your later years.
Those who are coping with symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can attest to the fact that there are some good as well as some fairly difficult days. Muscle stiffness and tremors make daily activities such as dressing grooming hard to do and very frustrating. For those who are coping with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, exercise is being studied as a way to prevent and bring relief.
A new exercise regime, like walking, is a great way for seniors to get up and get moving. Grab a friend and go for a stroll today, you’ll see the benefits in no time.
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve seen or heard of a senior losing control of their rollator and suffering injuries like broken knee caps, hips, arms and elbows, as a result. The bottom line is that rollators are not for everyone – especially those with balance issues!
Senior Helpers , the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care, today announced its Northern Colorado location was named to BizWest's Mercury 100 List of fastest growing private companies in Boulder County and Northern Colorado. The franchise serves senior citizens and their families throughout Larimer and Weld Counties, including Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley.
While aging is an unavoidable fact of life, many of the negative effects we associate with aging are actually not. By taking good care of ourselves and living a healthy lifestyle, we can make sure to make the most out of each stage of our lives.
January is National Bath Safety Month and during this time it’s important to recognize and bring attention to dangers in our homes, specifically the bathroom. Practicing bath safety is crucial for preventing yourself or a loved one from falling or hurting themselves while in the shower or tub.
