Flying for Seniors
My Great Grandmother is about 80 years old and also happens to suffer from dementia as a result, she often forgets where she is and how she got there. She does not live in an assisted living facility but instead spends her time traveling from state to state and alternating extended stays between one of her eight children. She is in the early stages of her dementia and her temperament is mild, meaning she may not remember where she is but she does remember her children and she mostly remains calm,[…]
Senior Safety for Hurricane Dorian
Just recently in early 2017 ,we watched as devastating hurricane Irma resulted in 14 elderly fatalities ,therefore it is especially important we keep an extra eye out on our elderly companions as hurricane Dorian approaches. The elderly are especially susceptible to hurricane related deaths and injuries, as they may not have the necessary resources or mobility to best prepare for the impact of these devastating hurricane conditions. The best way to maximize safety in place of a hurricane is to be as prepared as possible in terms of supplies and shelter.[…]
Taking Back Fridays
Mostly everyone loves Fridays, as they tend to signal the end of the work week and the beginning of some weekend fun ,after all that’s where the saying TGIF comes into play. But for some seniors, the beginning of the weekend can be a increasingly lonely time especially for those who feel isolated at home while others are out and about enjoying yet another weekend. If this sounds at all like you and you find the weekends to be lonely and mundane, I would encourage you to visit your city’s community page[…]
Chocolate
It is no secret that age can discourage us from engaging in certain physical activities in fact, you may have already declared yourself “too old” to run a marathon or join a recreational sports team. Perhaps, you are afraid you are no longer in an ideal physical state and are fearful you may suffer injury while trying new things. Which brings us to this important question, is surfing safe for seniors? With proper technique and training, we say yes! For many surfers around the world surfing is a lifestyle which allows for[…]
Chocolate a Healthy Snack Choice for Elderly
I’m certain you’ve heard various time throughout your lifetime now that you should incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet, but what about chocolate? That’s right studies also suggest that you should add more dark chocolate to your diet. Unlike milk chocolate, dark chocolate is made up of large amounts of cocoa which contains copious amount of anti-oxidants such as polyphenols. These antioxidants can contribute to various health benefits making chocolate and all around healthy snack choice. Found below are just some of the health benefits this tasty[…]
Benefits in Journaling for Seniors
Some us may write because we have to, others may do so to remember things, while many may choose to write simply because they want to. The act of writing can range from a chore, a career, form of therapy, or a even just hobby to some. Myself personally, I write for all of the above reasons with a personal hobby of writing being the main one. I find writing to be a great form of self expression as well as a great stress reliever. There is power in telling a story whether[…]