Archive for year: 2018
Safe and Affordable Life Tips for Dealing with the Cold
It is that time of the year again where the temperatures drop and the tension rises in response to the stress of the season. There is a lot to do and not enough time to do it. This leaves lots of room for things to be forgotten and accidents to happen both in and around…Read More→
Downsizing Tips for Seniors
Whether you’re moving to a smaller home or just relocating to a warmer locale, downsizing can be overwhelming. However, with a little advance planning and an expert guiding you, your transition can be virtually seamless, allowing you to get down to the business of enjoying the good life. Read on for some tips to help you downsize during the twilight years.
Start early
If you know that downsizing is in the cards, it’s never too early to start planning. In fact, the sooner you begin narrowing down what your later life plans are, the better you’ll be able to plan and prepare for the transition to a smaller space.
Coping With The Loss Of A Spouse
When your spouse dies, your world changes.
You are in mourning—feeling grief and sorrow at the loss, you may feel guilty for being the one who is still alive.
If your spouse died in a nursing home, you may wish that you had been able to care for him or her at home. At some point, you may even feel angry at your spouse for leaving you. All these feelings are normal.
How to Identify the Signs of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a growing problem, and as more people are getting ready to enter into the elder portion of their lives, this is a subject we should all become more familiar with. The first step in stopping elder abuse is to learn how to spot it.
SO WHAT IS ELDER ABUSE?
Most people, when they hear the term elder abuse, think of it as physical abuse yet, elder abuse can take many forms.
Senior Citizens in a Digital World – Part 1
This time of year is the busiest in the cyber world with increased email, voice/video conferencing, and of course shopping. This is also the busiest time for cyber thieves who tend to target senior citizens more, as they perceive them to be easier targets. Keeping that in mind, in this series of posts we are going to share a few tips, tools, and general advice to help keep you and your loved ones from falling for scams this holiday season and beyond.
How To Make A Home A Safe Place for Seniors
Aging is a part of life for all of us, and learning how to make your home a safe place for seniors is important not only for ourselves, but also for our senior family members and friends. So how do you go about making your home suitable for aging in place?
Let’s start with bathrooms. Read more
The Drug Abuse Epidemic Concerning Seniors
The elderly may be the last population you’d imagine would have issues with drugs and alcohol. Think again. New data shows the number of seniors with drug problems are on the rise. But the causes are complex and the solutions aren’t easy. Get educated about the scale and nature of senior drug abuse and misuse, signs of dependence and addiction in older loved ones, and how to get help for an older loved one with a drug problem.
A Guide to Downsizing for Seniors and Their Loved Ones
There are all kinds of benefits to downsizing in your golden years — lower energy bills, a smaller space to clean and maintain, and the potential of moving closer to loved ones are just a few. It’s a wonderful way to open the door to the next stage of your life. Even so, downsizing can be a difficult and sometimes painful experience for seniors. Saying goodbye to the home they’ve raised a family in doesn’t come easily, even if it’s the right choice from a logical standpoint.
This guide is designed to make the downsizing process as simple as possible for seniors and their loved ones. It will help prepare both house and senior for the transition, as well as offer advice to loved ones on the duties they can help perform. Keep the lines of communication open, take it one step at a time, and don’t rush into anything before you’re ready.