Moving is stressful regardless of age, but when the senior in your life is considering a move whether it's due to a lifestyle change, health or retirement, it's crucial that the lines of communication are always open.
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Opening The Lines of Communication With Your Elderly Relatives
Communication with aging relatives can put a strain on a relationship, especially if your relatives have moved into an assisted living facility. Being unable to live independently because of self-care or other health issues makes keeping the lines of communication open more of a challenge.
Health Tips For The Elderly
As we age our bodies slow down and require special care and consideration. Along with our bodies, our minds and mental faculties deteriorate and as caregivers we need to be cognizant of these changes and pay special attention to the needs of our aging relatives.
Take Steps Toward An Active Retirement
Individuals who've budgeted and planned for it are retiring earlier than in the past. It's important to keep mind and body healthy to make the most of your golden years.
Debunking Long-Term Care Insurance Myths
There is a 70% chance that individuals, 65-years-old or older will need access to long-term care. Add to that, the fact that individuals over the age of 65 are more prone to falls than other age groups and you can understand the reasons why.
Five Retirement Mistakes To Avoid
Retirement planning is a life task that individuals need to be thinking about sooner rather than later especially when you consider how high the stakes are to make certain you're financially secure.
When Should Your Parent Hand Over The Car Keys
Aging in place and retaining the ability to drive are two hallmarks of independence and having to give up either of these could be a struggle. The difficulty with taking away the car keys is that your aging parents may truly believe they are still safe to be on the road and behind the wheel.
Medical Alert System Makes A Great Gift
Gift ideas for your aging parents may be hard to come by especially considering that they afford to purchase what they need and want, when they need it.
Preparing To Move An Aging Parent Into Your Home
At some point, it may become necessary to open the doors of your home and invite your aging parents to move in; whether they've suffered a stroke, trip or fall accident, other health issue or if old age has simply made it impossible for them to live alone, family members need to have a plan in place.
Senior Friendly Benefits Of Medical Alert Systems
The idea of a medical alert system seems like a good idea to the person suggesting it, but it may feel like an invasion of privacy to the elderly individual wearing it.
