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Learn simple daily habits that help protect seniors from scams at home, plus how senior help at home adds safety and peace of mind.
Seniors who follow a good exercise routine typically enjoy longer, healthier, and happier lives. If you are presently looking after aging in place elderly loved one, here are some specific reasons why encouraging them to exercise regularly is so important.
You decided that it might be best to hire mom a professional home caregiver. But where do you start? Finding the right in-home caregiver for an aging loved one can be challenging. Taking these steps should help simplify your search.
Whether you’re an elderly care recipient or a concerned family member, knowing how to tell the difference between home care and home health care will no doubt matter when important decisions weigh in the balance.
The brain is like a super-machine, working faster per second than any computer on the market. However, as we get older it tends to slow down resulting in things like forgetfulness and problems with memory/cognitive functions. Many seniors fear memory loss, and for good reason. After all, our memories form a significant part of who we are. When we lose them, we feel as though we lose pieces of ourselves. It is therefore vital to keep the brain as healthy as possible. There are many things that seniors can do to help keep their brains sharp. Improve Sleeping Habits Everyone knows [...]
Once an individual can no longer bathe themselves because of things like a risk of falling or mobility issues, they’ll need assistance to get the full benefit of the experience while staying safe. Bathing the elderly is one of the typical tasks of being a caretaker but it’s not always easy. It is, however, a necessity of life and something that most of us take for granted when we are younger. Foregoing regular baths can lead to serious problems, including body odor, skin irritations and infections, and urinary tract infections. The latter is especially worrisome with dementia patients. This is one area [...]
Many might not know this, but a furry friend such as a dog is just the thing that any senior could benefit from. Dogs have shown to reduce anxiety, depression, and overall loneliness in seniors. Additionally, dogs also provide seniors with a sense of calm knowing that they are protected by their loyal friend. Choosing a dog is a fun and exciting process however the needs and wants of the future owner should be taken into account. For instance, if the senior likes peace and quiet, they probably should not adopt a hyper 4-month-old Pomeranian. Some things that should be considered [...]
There has been a lot of controversy regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and whether or not we should get vaccinated. The answer here is very obvious, of course we should get vaccinated! Even if an individual was previously diagnosed with the coronavirus and has developed antibodies, they can get sick with it again. According to recent studies, the most effective way to prevent contracting the virus is by getting vaccinated. Even though the COVID-19 vaccine has been successfully released, states have created a waitlist with seniors and individuals with underlying diseases, being the top priority. Some seniors in Florida had to wait [...]
Is Social Security taxed after 70? It might be. This is a question many people ask. Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal answer, because everybody’s situation is different. It doesn’t depend on your age, but on your income. We all pay a lot into the Social Security System. The total Social Security tax is 12.4%. Half of that tax is paid by the employee, while the other half is picked up by the employer. This means that the average American pays around $3,045 a year in taxes to support the Social Security program. In other words, if you work 40 years, then [...]
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