How to help your elderly relative during COVID-19 September 30, 2020 by Leah Matricio Articles, Featured - It’s always difficult knowing that en elderly relative is struggling. But it’s even more difficult at the moment with everything going on in the world. The current pandemic means that older people are more vulnerable than ever. If they get the virus they face more of a significant risk of getting a serious illness or … Continue reading "How to help your elderly relative during COVID-19"
How to Assess the Features & Facilities in a Senior Housing Complex March 16, 2020 by Leah Matricio Articles, Retirement Communities - Next to choosing somewhere to live for yourself choosing a retirement facility for your aging parents can be one of the most difficult decisions that you can face in your adult life. They worked hard to raise you and, let’s be honest, you wouldn’t even be here without them. But very few of us will … Continue reading "How to Assess the Features & Facilities in a Senior Housing Complex"
The Benefits of Delayed Retirement August 11, 2019 by Leah Matricio Articles, Featured, Financial Planning for Seniors, Jobs for Seniors - If you’re among the many seniors who plan to retire soon, you may want to consider the benefits of delayed retirement. Barring health issues, delaying retirement can entitle one to greater benefits. So, if you plan to retire soon, make an assessment first. See if early retirement benefits outweigh those that you could possibly receive … Continue reading "The Benefits of Delayed Retirement"
The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors July 9, 2018 by Leah Matricio Articles, Family Issues, Featured, Independent Living, Senior Health, Seniors & Technology - Retirement is not just about traveling. It is also not just about watching TV at home while waiting for grandkids to visit. Instead, retirement can be a time to explore new things and that can include going back to school. Retirement gives seniors the opportunity to pursue goals that were not feasible during their working years. … Continue reading "The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors"
How to Deal with Caregiver Stress June 22, 2018 by Leah Matricio Home Care, Articles, Continuing Care, Family Issues, Featured, Senior Health - Caregiver Stress is more common than we once believed. A 2015 survey from AARP and The National Alliance for Caregiving shows that there are almost 34.2 million unpaid American caregivers. Another report also revealed that one in five caregivers has high levels of physical strain. While two out of five caregivers find their role as … Continue reading "How to Deal with Caregiver Stress"
Self-Driving Cars for Aging Drivers? Not Yet. June 18, 2018 by Leah Matricio Articles, Featured, Independent Living, Senior Health, Seniors & Technology - Maintaining the ability to drive is crucial to most senior’s quality of life. It helps them to stay connected to people in their respective communities. Being able to drive is an indispensable part of maintaining social ties while also having constant access to all services needed. Losing one’s ability to drive either voluntarily or for … Continue reading "Self-Driving Cars for Aging Drivers? Not Yet."
Dementia – A Caregiver’s Guide May 15, 2018 by Leah Matricio Uncategorized, Alzheimer's Care, Articles, Featured, Senior Health - Health problems abound in older adults. Health management is crucial for the elderly since there is a gripping goal to extend the life span. As people reach the sunset of their lives, they are confronted with problems especially in their health. As adults age, they are more susceptible to chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, … Continue reading "Dementia – A Caregiver’s Guide"
