Animal Therapy For Seniors
Animals can bring a smile to many faces, especially elders. In a recent study by the University of Michigan people who owned a pet from ages 50-80 said that their pet helped them to enjoy their overall life.
Researchers at the University polled around 2,000 older adults and found that 55% said that they owned at least one pet. The most common pet was a dog followed by cats and other small animals like birds. No matter the pet people overall said that having one helped their mood, mental health, and physical[…]
‘Float’ your way into retirement
Thinking about retiring soon? Have you thought about living on a cruise ship? Storylines Cruise line is now offering ‘Floating retirement.’ This is an amazing alternative for the adventure seekers who already plan on doing a good amount of traveling once they hit retirement.
Imagine being able to live at sea and go all around the world while enjoying your retirement.Storylines is helping specifically the baby boomers who want that ocean view to look at. They have already sold more than 600 cabins. It’s perfect for someone who wants to adventure and[…]
Maintaining health as a senior
The process of aging is inevitable for everyone and there is not much we can do to stop it. Slowing down the process and maintaining our overall health is something that we can do to control it. Not only is our physical health important but our mental health is something that we should keep strong and sharp as well.
There are a few suggestions that many doctors would recommend to help maintain your health as you age. The first suggestion would be your diet. Eating well helps us to maintain a healthy heart and[…]
Pros and Cons of Prescription drugs for seniors
Many senior citizens have to take multiple medications daily to help manage their health. Some seniors have up to five different prescriptions they take daily. Taking these medications can not only help you live longer and save your life but they can also cause negative reactions if you do not do the proper research. There are many pros and cons to taking these medications everyday.
In a recent study by the Lown Institute about one if every five elderly who are were taking multiple medications daily had some type of drug reaction. Out[…]
Shortage of in home caregivers
Most seniors would prefer to age in their home or to stay there as long as possible. Having at home care has become extremely popular because it allows seniors to stay in their homes and still receive assistance with their daily functions. 
Even though in home care can change even the dynamics of families it comes with many challenges. One being a shortage of caregivers that have experience in taking care of these seniors. Finding the proper experience with a caregiver in these organizations is tough. Many of the caregivers have all[…]
Tips on traveling with elderly
Travis Walsh describes traveling with elderly to be “lots of love and laughter.” He travels with two elderly women who are in their 80’s. He loves to travel and enjoys being with these women but there are a few things you have to take into consideration when traveling with elderly. Here’s some of his advice for traveling with elderly:
- Mobility with activities: This is a major consideration if you are planning any kind of activity that require a lot of walking. He says when they traveled to Japan that some of[…]
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