Can Online Games Improve Cognitive Function and Memory? November 10, 2020 by Shanon Woodruff Articles , Featured , Senior Health - We understand the role of physical activity and its promise for a good quality of life going into retirement. However, mental fitness ranks just as high. It’s no wonder that experts forecast the global cognitive training market to reach nearly $13.6 billion by 2024. Few industries can boast of a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) … Continue reading "Can Online Games Improve Cognitive Function and Memory?" Introducing A New Relationship to Your Adult Children August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - Dating with kids isn’t easy—even when your children are grown. So you’re ready to start dating again—and maybe you’ve already found someone. That’s great news—and your adult children will probably be quick to tell you they just want you to be happy. But no matter their good intentions, adult children can be more uncomfortable with … Continue reading "Introducing A New Relationship to Your Adult Children" 4 Common Meal-Time Problems for Seniors and How to Avoid Them January 16, 2020 by Jennifer Williamson Articles , Featured , Senior Health - Senior citizens often have more difficulty while eating than younger people. Problems can be caused by various factors, and most are readily treatable. Here are some of the most common issues that can interfere with seniors’ meal-time along with possible solutions. Dental Health As they age, many people begin to lose their teeth. When this … Continue reading "4 Common Meal-Time Problems for Seniors and How to Avoid Them" Retiring Soon? Four Things You Need to Do to Get Ready August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Financial Planning for Seniors - Maybe you’re looking forward to retirement—or maybe you’re dreading it. Either way, you’re almost there—and now is the time to start thinking about how to prepare. Here are a few ways you can make sure you’re ready for retirement when it comes. Know what you’ll need The typical formula is that you’ll need 70% of … Continue reading "Retiring Soon? Four Things You Need to Do to Get Ready" 10 iPad Apps To Help Seniors Stay In Touch With Their Family and Friends August 13, 2017 by Shanon Woodruff Seniors & Technology - With the advent of the new iPad, and it’s state-of-the-art Retina screen, families abound are using it to stay in touch with one another at the highest quality possible – and that includes those more senior family members as well. From photo sharing to video chat, the new iPad is an amazing device that not … Continue reading "10 iPad Apps To Help Seniors Stay In Touch With Their Family and Friends" 4 Ways To Keep Your Aging Loved Ones Safe February 11, 2021 by David Goldstein Articles , Featured , Senior Health - As your loved ones age, their bodies will become weak and require many different things. More often than not, seniors no longer have the vigor and mobility to move around with ease or the best eyesight to see clearly. These changes should prompt you to take extra measures to ensure that your aging loved ones … Continue reading "4 Ways To Keep Your Aging Loved Ones Safe" Tips for Moving Seniors From Independence at Home to an Assisted Living Community February 5, 2021 by Megan Hammons Articles , Featured - Inevitably, if we are lucky enough to live long enough, we eventually all need some help doing the day-to-day activities that we were once able to do by ourselves. As much as we would like to be there for our loved ones when they reach this point in their lives, we can’t usually be there … Continue reading "Tips for Moving Seniors From Independence at Home to an Assisted Living Community" How Personal Care Services Can Benefit Seniors January 26, 2021 by David Goldstein Articles , Featured , Independent Living - Personal care services for seniors aren’t just about providing them with simple medical help whenever they need it. It’s also about seeing to it that they’re able to retain their independence at all times, while you’re assisting them on personal care activities that they can no longer do as comfortably as before. In some cases, … Continue reading "How Personal Care Services Can Benefit Seniors" 5 Must-Have Items Seniors Should Bring to Their Assisted Living Home December 8, 2020 by Jennifer Grey Assisted Living , Featured - The job of convincing your senior parent to move into a senior living facility is only half the battle for family members. The rest of the challenge comes when it’s time to start downsizing and sorting through decades of memories and cherished items from the family home. The most common reason seniors are reluctant to … Continue reading "5 Must-Have Items Seniors Should Bring to Their Assisted Living Home" 7 Health Exams Seniors Should Take December 8, 2020 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Featured , Senior Health - As you age, the body undergoes many different changes that can affect your life significantly. In fact, a person’s age can be a risk factor for the occurrence of some diseases. This is why older people are considered vulnerable groups, particularly for COVID-19 and similar diseases, and need to take a more proactive approach when … Continue reading "7 Health Exams Seniors Should Take"