Once the summer sun is high in the sky, we give into the urge to throw open the windows and the curtains and dash outside to soak up the warm rays. This is especially true after a long, cold winter. Along with the summer days come more times when you will be spending days and nights out of doors at barbecues and other family summer-related events.
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Independent Living Communities Explained
As our loved ones age their ability to stay in their home safely may dwindle. Daily activities many times become harder to accomplish and daily care may be needed or just wanted. Support and companionship not to mention the worry of safety of the loved one who is living alone is always a concern for a family caregiver. That is why independent living communities are a great way for your senior to keep their independence while surrounding them with the help, education and companionship they may need to continue living a long, healthy and productive life!
Healthy Summer Snacks For The Elderly (and Everyone!)
As a caregiver, your plate is full with so many tasks and items you have to keep track of for your aging loved ones. It’s likely that one of those tasks is making certain they not only eat, but that they are eating healthy foods. What can you do to assure they’re eating healthy when you’re not there to share a meal with them? There are some simple steps you can take to make it easier for them to have healthy meals and snacks while making it easier on yourself. (Before you make any changes to their diets, you should check with their doctor to make sure it’s all right for them to make a change. )
Get A Hug A Day For The Health Of It
It doesn’t matter what our age is, physical contact with a loved one can make our day and can keep our health and attitude in good condition! A full body hug from your children brings not only a smile to your face, but it can help ease depression, anxiety, stress, disease and especially loneliness. When you hug your children and grandchildren, pull them close so your hearts are pressing together and enjoy the closeness.
Stay Safe In The Summer: Tips For The Elderly
When you think of summer you think of fun in the sun and time spent outside with friends and family. We all do! For seniors the heat and humidity can be dangerous unless precautions are taken to keep them healthy and happy all summer long.
Daily Exercises For Seniors
Daily exercise is crucial to living a long, healthy lifestyle. If you’re a caregiver and wondering what the best exercises for your aging seniors are, here is a list of four exercises that can be done every day from home. These activities are easy to remember and will help keep your loved ones steady on their feet for years to come!
Shopping At Home Made Easy For Seniors
As we age, living independently becomes harder and more stressful especially if an illness or physical disability is part of process. For years, the only way to get groceries was to get in your vehicle, drive to the store and push a shopping cart around while trying to remember everything you needed back home. Those days are on the verge of changing especially with new and innovative ways to shop for household products from the comfort of your home.
Don’t Miss Your Daily Medication
For years, seniors have been using pillboxes to help them remember to take their medication on a daily basis. As our loved ones age, their forgetful nature can many times create an issue when it comes to their medication schedule. As a caregiver, one of the most important things on our mind is their safety and ability to live as long as they can independently. Allowing your senior the ability to live independently starts with providing them with necessary tools they need to do so, safely.
Affording Independent Living
The cost of independent living facilities varies depending on many different things including location and options available. These prices can range from as little as $500 a month to over $3,000 a month based on the community itself, the assistance involved and they type of activities and homes available. That being the case, most living facilities are paid out of pocket but there are a few options that might help you or your loved one pay for it.
