For most of us, our senior citizen years are a time to relax, maybe pursue a hobby, travel, or just relax and let life go by. But for many, retirement isn’t just a time to lay the goals of life down. It is a time to look back over life at the unfinished challenges and … Read more
Most research indicates that most aging seniors would prefer to say at home. To do that, seniors need help. What services do seniors need most? Here is our list of the top 10 senior needs: Mobility Medication Transportation Personal Care Nutrition Relationships Routine Respect Comfort Physical Activity Top 10 most common needs of aging seniors … Read more
The question “Where do senior citizens live?” is really two very different questions. What is the nature and location of the senior’s living accommodations? Where are seniors physically located geographically? Senior Citizen living accommodations First, let’s take a look at living accommodations. Aging in place is the first option. Aging in place means that a … Read more
Looking for a good movie tonight? One of the nice things about being retired is that we have more time for movies. Picking one is sometimes a challenge. Agreeing with your favorite movie watcher is even more of a challenge. You might even want to invite a few friends tonight – socially distanced, of course. … Read more
Moving into a retirement community is a life-changing experience for many seniors who were previously living alone and taking care of themselves, often for many years. Seniors often need help deciding what type of retirement community is appropriate for their circumstances. Options range from the carefree lifestyle of age-restricted communities to full-time nursing care. Types … Read more
Searching ways to stay connected with friends and family especially during the Covid-19 pandemic? Connection and a sense of community can be critical to well-being as people continue to distance and isolate. It can be challenging, especially for older adults, but there are ways to engage, explore, and unwind. One of the best ways to … Read more
More and more seniors are finding themselves in the unexpected role of primary caregiver. Many are not aware that there is relief available from the ever-present grind of being a caregiver through respite care. Senior respite care – sometimes called senior daycare – is short-term or temporary care that allows a caregiver some time off … Read more
One of the great tragedies of our golden years is being bored or lonely. Following is a list of over 100 activities for active and not so active senior citizens. The list is just thought starters. Seniors can do just about anything we want to do. We are limited only by our imagination. There are … Read more
(BPT) – Being home 100% of the time has become the new norm for many Americans, as social distancing is implemented in communities across the country to slow the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic. Non-stop usage of our connected devices helps pass the time. We, the homebound, stream shows to binge-watch and video chat with friends. … Read more
(Family Features) Health and environmental concerns convince many people they should rethink their diets. However, it’s important to know you can make informed food choices based on facts. By working with farmers and ranchers who use science and research to advance animal agricultural practices, commodity groups like Colorado Corn help ensure the availability of sustainable, … Read more