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As our loved ones age, we may begin to wonder how we can improve and possibly even extend their lives. If your loved one is experiencing difficulty with performing some of their daily tasks without assistance, or if they are struggling with their limited abilities in physical activity, there is no need to worry that they are not getting the stimulation they need
Continue ReadingWhat’s a better way to welcome warmer weather than by getting out and gardening? Gardening is a great way to spend quality time with the great outdoors as well as beautifying your aging loved one’s home and yard.
Continue ReadingWarmer weather is finally approaching, so it is time to get out and enjoy the sunny days. As the days get longer, it makes for more time spent outdoors with family and friends. There are many activities senior citizens can enjoy outside that are fulfilling without being too physically demanding.
Continue Reading“I just don’t have time to go to the gym today.” This probably this sounds familiar to some. Getting up and going to the gym can be a pain, but the good news is that you don’t have to go to the gym to squeeze in a little exercise! Find fun workouts. Working out doesn’t have to be a strain or an inconvenience. Take your favorite activities and turn them into a quick workout.
Continue ReadingThere are many memory exercises that are helpful for delaying the progression of memory loss, Alzheimer’s, and other memory related diseases. Memory games can be played on paper, through a board game, or even on a tablet or smartphone. Many apps have memory boosting games available and most are free.
Continue ReadingThanksgiving is a holiday that centers primarily on gratitude and family. It is a wonderful time of year to really celebrate our loved ones and is a large traveling holiday for most of the country. This is the time of year when we appreciate having many of our family members together to enjoy a homemade feast.
Continue ReadingFall brings a wonderful reason to visit apple orchards and pumpkin patches with families. October is the month of all things pumpkin. An afternoon spent at a local patch offers leisure activities such as enjoying a hayride while sipping a hot cider and picking the perfect pumpkin for carving and decorating.
Continue ReadingNo matter our age it is so important to make sure that we take proper steps to maintain and improve health whenever possible. There’s no need to wait until the New Year to make a resolution to live cleaner and to take the necessary steps to a healthier lifestyle.
Continue ReadingSince it is the middle of the summer, it is important to find safe summertime activities for your senior loved one to enjoy. When the sun is shining high and bright in the sky, and the heat feels oppressive, make it a day to organize some scrapbooks and share some family memories indoors with the air conditioning on to keep cool.
Continue ReadingWith warmer weather, we are sure to be more on the go than during the cooler months of the year. Daily activities with friends and neighbors become more of a regular occurrence outside the home. As we leave and rejoin new activities, items can end up left haphazardly on tables and floors. It is especially important that we keep our senior’s home safe by keeping trip hazards out of harm’s way.
Continue ReadingSummer is a highly traveled time of year for most people. The weather is warmer and attractions are open for visitors. As you may already know, traveling with an aging loved one can be complicated at times. It is important to keep our aging loved ones actively involved in family outings, including on vacations.
Continue ReadingThere are many reasons why we celebrate. The primary reason we celebrate is to bring family and friends together. There are many calendar dates that provide reason to get together and spend time, but they don’t have to be the only time friends and family gather together. Take the time find little reasons to celebrate.
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