When an emergency situation arises, you aren't always able to pick up a phone and call for help. This is where a medical alert system makes sense, especially for the elderly, those who live alone and those with medical concerns.
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Host A Family Meeting To Make Elder Care Decisions
Making tough decisions on the health and welfare of your aging parents is difficult. You may want to gather all family members who will be impacted by the decision and have a family meeting. While it’s true that geography may make the logistics of this difficult, consider gathering family that lives local and hosting a web cam chat with those that are not geographically local.
How To Find A Job That Allows You To Still Feel Retired
It’s not unusual to want to work a bit during retirement. Maybe you want to supplement your income, maybe you just have some time you’d like to fill, or maybe you have some skills that you miss exercising. If so, you’re not alone, as many retirees are coming back into the workforce these days. You might not want to leave your new lifestyle completely behind, though, so think about these retirement-friendly job options.
PERS & Coronavirus Social Distancing
The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is in full effect and has taken most of the world by storm. Millions of Americans are engaged in responsible social distancing, and high-risk groups like seniors are advised to self quarantine altogether. But what can be done to ensure the general well being of aging adults who are now living mostly alone?
Social Gatherings and Hearing Loss
Interacting with people when you have hearing loss can be very frustrating. If you don't have any hearing loss, it's difficult to understand but it can be especially trying to attend social gathering, dinners, parties and other activities such as plays, church services and more. In fact, for those without hearing loss it can be difficult to hear in loud, noisy situations and doubly so (if not nearly impossible) for those who require hearing aids and lip-reading to engage.
How To Thrive While Social Distancing
Social distancing is a new buzz-word in recent weeks. It's not a term, or a concept, that society is familiar with yet it's something that needs to be embraced because we hear over and over again that creating distance between us and others is the best way to "flatten the curve" and slow down the trajectory of this ugly virus.
Weathering Storms: Hints And Tips
When you consider that hurricane season can run for six months and snow storms for those in northern climates can last as long, it makes sense for families to plan for weather emergencies throughout the year. We all have so many items on our agendas when visiting and caring for aging relatives, that stocking cupboards and making plans in the event of a weather emergency might take a back burner until it's too late.
Overcoming the Financial Challenges of Being a Senior Veteran
As an aging veteran, you may have found that you have unique challenges. From lingering health concerns from your service years to financial worries from starting a civilian career late in life, there are issues you might need to overcome after retirement. However, there are also perks of having served your country. In this article, we will take a quick look at the challenges and benefits of being a senior veteran.
The Importance of Getting Screened for Colon Cancer
Turning 50 signifies a very important milestone in your life. Not only have you reached the half century mark, you have also reached the age in which getting screened for colorectal cancer (colon cancer) at regular intervals is an absolute necessity.
Why Active Seniors Are Healthier And Happier
March is a joyous month for people who love being outdoors and staying active. Not only does it signal the change to daylight savings time, but it also hosts the spring equinox. In other words, the days immediately get one hour longer and will continue the trend for the next several months!
