How to Help Seniors Cope with Grief
We can experience life changing events such as the loss of a loved one at any age however, this occurrence becomes more common as we age. Unfortunately, older individuals are likely to experience the loss of many friends and even the death of their spouse. These losses can leave individuals with deep feelings or grief and sadness as bereavement is devastating for all and can be especially tough for the elderly. Although grief comes in many forms, it is important to understand the effects it may have on an elderly individual and[…]
Connecting Seniors with Pets
Sadly, many seniors can find themselves feeling isolated and longing for companionship later in life. Similarly, many cats and dogs will find themselves in crowded shelters longing to be someone’s loyal companion. Organizations such as Pets for the Elderly(PFE) recognize the opportunity for a beautiful bond between seniors and pets through this occurrence. This public charity has long dedicated it’s time to connecting seniors with friendly companions while saving the lives of many animals in overcrowded shelters.
This program which initially began with only two participating shelters, now extends to a total[…]
Feeling in Control While Aging
Control refers to ones ability to influence or direct a certain outcome and our perceived control refers to how much we believe we are able able to influence or control these certain outcomes. Control can be a sore topic for many elderly individuals, as many have admitted to feeling a decreased sense of control further into adulthood. High perceived control is actually associated with better mental health, satisfaction, overall wealth, as well as cognitive function. People with higher perceived control also tend to experience less depression, as well as less functional limitations[…]
A Puzzle a day Keeps the Doctor Away
It is likely that your brain will lose some of its mental “sharpness” as you age, but did you know that completing simple brain exercises can help with retaining brain function and offsetting certain illnesses such as Dementia? Mental exercises such as the completion of puzzles have proven to both slow down and reduce the risk for certain mental illnesses in many individuals. The current number of individuals aged 65 and over who are afflicted by dementia is high and on the rise, as the average life expectancy continues to rise. Many[…]
Why the Heat is Not Your Friend
The summer is a wonderful time however, as we all know the summer can also get very HOT. Extreme heat can be dangerous to all however, especially dangerous to seniors as heat strokes and heat exhaustion are prevalent threats in the elderly community. The University of Chicago recently conducted a study which concluded that 40% of heat related deaths in the United States, were of those aged 65 and over. This is no surprise as many life factors of the elderly make them more susceptible to heat for example, our ability to[…]
Daily Reminders for Every Senior
It is no secret that from the day we learn how to walk all most of us want to do is run, run, run! We eagerly take on various tasks and slowly find that our responsibilities continue to pile on the older we get. We tackle these responsibilities either because we feel we have to or because we deem value in the opportunity they provide us with. We spend many years of our lives in these routines that although rather exhausting, seem to give our life more “meaning”. So what happens when you[…]
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