Year: 2019

Perineal Care For Elderly Adults: What You Should Know

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There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the perineal area of your body. It’s not something that is talked about much, but proper perineal hygiene is important to help maintain an older adult’s overall good health. Here is what you should know. What is the Perineal Area? The perineal region is a diamond shaped … Continued

Why Seniors Should Volunteer

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After retirement, it can be difficult to get out, meet people, and improve your self-esteem. Luckily, there are dozens of ways for seniors to volunteer and get active in their communities. Benefits of Volunteering for Seniors There are several health benefits of volunteering for seniors, ranging from physical to mental advantages. These can include the … Continued

Elderly Self-Esteem: Activities For Seniors To Improve Confidence

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Self-esteem is important for anyone, but as you age and begin to have health issues, you can start to lose confidence and your self-esteem. Loss of confidence in old age can be the beginning of a self-destructive cycle, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Check out these activities to help boost your confidence. … Continued

National Caregivers Day 2019: Family Caregivers in the United States

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Family Caregivers in the United States  60% of family caregivers in the United States are female, while 40% are male.  49 – The average age of a family caregiver is 49 years of age. 75+ – 7% of family caregivers are 75 years of age or older.  On average, caregivers spend 24.4 hours a week providing care … Continued

Tabata Training For Seniors And Elderly Adults

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The science of fitness has grown enormously over the past two decades. We’ve learned how different fitness activities produce different results, how some forms of exercise are more efficient than others, and how the benefits of activity vary with age. But some of the most important advancements in our understanding of fitness came from a … Continued

Senior Money Management: Programs, Services, and Assistance

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Managing your money isn’t easy at any age, but as you get older, it can become even more difficult. From paying your bills to ensuring your money is safe from fraud, this is one area of a senior’s life that needs careful consideration before an issue arises. Luckily, there are services and programs that can … Continued

Outings For Seniors: Ideas To Help You Get Out In Any Season

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Experiencing the great outdoors or an intimate conversation with friends and family can do wonders for your health. This proves to be even more true for older adults. Below, we will outline the benefits of social outings for seniors (and considerations for those with dementia), tips for making an outing fun and stress-free for all … Continued

Core Exercises For Seniors: Strengthening and Stability

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Gradually losing muscle is a part of getting old, but lost core strength can have a serious impact on a person’s mobility. In addition to making day-to-day tasks more difficult, lost core strength can quickly translate into accident and injury. Knowing a few good core exercises for seniors can help address this problem directly, and … Continued

Senior Independence: Aging and Loss of Independence

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Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of aging is losing your independence. That’s why so many older adults want to continue to drive long past the time they should turn over their keys and call it a day. Losing your independence can be scary, so it makes sense to do everything you can now … Continued