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Brave the cold weather for some holiday cheer! The Virginia Barbershop chorus will be playing at Collegiate School on Mooreland Rd. Richmond VA on Dec. 4th. This musical event will certainly brighten your spirits and help welcome in the holidays. See attached brochure for more information.
Barbershop ChorusThere are a variety of events and holidays to look forward to during fall. Learn some spooky projects that seniors and their caregivers may make together to help spread holiday cheer all through the Halloween season.
4 Ways for Senior Adults to Celebrate Halloween Besides Giving Out CandyIt can be challenging for seniors to leave their homes or go outside during the colder months. Learn some tips that will enable seniors to continue to walk outdoors during the chilly mornings and evenings.
Don't Let Cold Mornings or Evenings Interrupt Your Daily Walk: 6 Tips for Seniors in Richmond West
Senior Helpers will be the proud sponsor of a Salvation Army Silver Bell tree this year! What’s a Silver Bell? This is the senior version of a Salvation Army angel, only for a senior citizen. There will be physical “Bells” on the tree at the Senior Helpers office on Midlothian Turnpike as well as online options. Further information will be coming in future issues . The season normally starts the first week of November the presents being due the second week in Nov. Stay tuned for further information
Christmas in October?!The right habits and hobbies can help extend seniors' healthspans as they keep them active and engaged. Here are the top 5 autumn habits and hobbies to extend senior healthspans.
Top 5 Autumn Habits and Hobbies to Extend Senior HealthspansFalls are a leading cause of death among seniors in the United States. Reduce the risk by installing the best rails and bars around the home.
Top 3 Rails and Bars to Install at Home to Prevent Slips and FallsWith September quickly approaching, it is a great time to prepare your home for autumn. Here are fun tips for seniors to enjoy the season!
How to Prepare Home for Autumn - Fun Tips for Seniors!You've likely heard how pets can help reduce blood pressure and reduce depression and anxiety, but they also enrich the lives of those who might otherwise feel socially challenged, isolated, or unmotivated. Have you wondered whether you or a senior loved one might benefit from having a well-trained companion dog? Are you currently weighing the benefits of having a loyal, loving pet against the responsibility of caring for one? After reading this article, you may be inclined to start shopping for squeak toys and cute doggie sweaters. Dogs are just that good at making a senior's life better. Here are just three ways a dog can enhance a senior person's mental and emotional health.
3 Mental and Emotional Benefits of Dogs for SeniorsCaregiving can cause burnout, stress, exhaustion, and loss of perspective towards one's life. This can be detrimental to a caregiver's health. Due to personal responsibilities, caregivers need to have reasonable expectations and determine where the companionship requirements end. Establishing these boundaries is crucial to balance their needs and those of older adults
How to Establish Where Your Job's Companionship Requirements EndSeniors with dementia face several challenges navigating through the house. They tend to be anxious and confused, so they can easily misplace items around the house. It is also important to note that for people with dementia, living at home instills independence. There is a need to ensure a conducive environment by making specific changes at home. Senior Helpers serves the Richmond area, and offers tips for an organized home for better dementia care, as listed below.
7 Tips for Organizing a Home for Better Dementia CareCare for aging parents and relatives is essential for some reasons. One of the reasons is that they are so vulnerable to identity theft, scams, or other online hazards, especially those that do not have anyone guiding and supporting them daily. It is important to have a caregiver, who knows how to protect your aging parents and relatives from online scams and attacks.
How to Protect Aging Parents and Relatives From Online Scams and AttacksSummer presents the perfect opportunity to hit the road and visit out-of-town relatives or travel to an exotic holiday destination. And if you're tagging along older persons, you need to be a little more prepared because they might require special accommodations to help them enjoy the trip. At Senior Helpers in Richmond West VA, we know that a little forethought will make things easier for everyone, and it's why we feel the following practical advice would be helpful.
Is Summer Travel Safe This Year?: 4 Easy PrecautionsIf you are the adult child or spouse of a senior with dementia, you know just how important it is to make sure that they are properly cared for as their dementia worsens. One way to do this is to ensure that the home that they spend their time in is well suited to them and meets their needs. Having a home that is organized and functions well for someone with dementia, can make a big difference for them. Here are some great tips for organizing a home for better dementia care.
4 Tips for Organizing a Home for Better Dementia CareSwimming is an excellent form of exercise for aging adults. Swimming boosts a slow, sluggish metabolism, facilitates good digestion, and gets the blood flowing. It engages and challenges every muscle in the body, improves coordination, and builds respiratory endurance. It also offers an entirely non-impact workout that's perfect for those with sore muscles and joints, or brittle, easily injured bones. However, if your loved one has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or has already been battling this disease for some time, swimming provides an important and surprising range of additional benefits impacting memory, cognition, and social engagement among other things. At Senior Helpers of Richmond, we want to share four benefits of swimming.
5 Benefits of Swimming for Seniors Who Need Alzheimer's Care | Richmond WestLoneliness and social isolation are natural concerns for seniors and their loved ones. Here are some ways to help alleviate feelings of social isolation in seniors.
Alleviating Feelings of Social Isolation in SeniorsLiving and aging on your own terms is one of the most important choices an individual can make. Unfortunately, hospital stays are sometimes a reality when medical complexity arises.
Instrumental Daily ActivitiesParkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that gets progressively worse over time. While the disease presents itself differently in every individual, Parkinson's causes a common set of motor and cognitive symptoms.
Make Life With Parkinson’s A Little Easier