When your parent chooses to age in place, it is essential that you respect that decision. However, it can be difficult to support their choice when you live on the other side of the country, or even in a different country. You may have a number of concerns, but before you fly out to see… [Continue]
Stay Fit, Take A Senior Swim Aerobics Class
As a senior citizen, you have different concerns than you did when you were a teenager. As a young adult, the body is more flexible and less likely to suffer from fractures or other medical concerns that you may have as a senior. Swimming is the perfect aerobic exercise for seniors to engage in. Not… [Continue]
5 Tips For A Diabetic Summer Picnic
Summer is coming to a close, and that means a lot of family picnics. However, with these picnics and feasts come large amounts of food. Watching what you eat as you get older becomes more important, especially if you have become diabetic. Being diabetic doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun with food and family…. [Continue]
Everything You Need To Know About Medicare Advantage Plans
When you become eligible for Medicare, you may be surprised to find that you have options in the type of Medicare you sign up for. Medicare is for citizens who are 65 years old or who have a disability. It provides medical needs such as prescription medication, in or out patient medical services. A program… [Continue]
Statistics About American Seniors
Aging is a normal part of life. People are living longer than ever before and many now live to be over 100 years of age. With technological advancements, many seniors are getting additional care, help, and supportive services that are needed to help them live even longer. As time moves forward, it is expected that… [Continue]
Are You Too Vain To Wear A Medical Alert Button?
No matter your age, if you have a medical disability that could cause you to fall, have black outs, or lose control of your limbs, these buttons can save your life. Vanity should not deter you from wearing one. As the medical alert industry is evolving and growing it is creating more discreet buttons that don’t look like… [Continue]
What Does It Mean to Age Gracefully?
As you and your parents grow older, the media will send you messages that aging is somehow bad. From advertisements for plastic surgeries to coloring your hair, the message is you should never look old. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The concept of aging gracefully acknowledges and embraces your age, never hiding it…. [Continue]
Disadvantages To Aging In Place
Aging in place is a great thing for many people as they grow older. It is comforting to stay in familiar surroundings surrounded by familiar things. Additionally, the measure of independence that aging in place provides can help to keep an aging parent mentally focused. However, in some cases, your parents may find aging in… [Continue]