The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults December 14, 2020 by Jennifer Williamson Articles , Featured , Senior Health - The natural process of aging can produce many changes in a person’s body. These changes can often be mistaken for an actual illness, making it tough to pinpoint the difference between a real problem and something that is a normal part of getting older. The problem for many seniors comes when the diagnosis is wrong, … Continue reading "The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults" 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" 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?" 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" 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" Seniors Need to Plan for Inflation During Retirement June 25, 2019 by David Goldstein Articles , Featured , Financial Planning for Seniors - Inflation is something that impacts not just those who are currently working, but also retired seniors. Inflation rears its ugly head regardless of the economic situation and time. This can have a huge impact to those who are living off their retirement money or savings. The key here is to know how to mitigate the … Continue reading "Seniors Need to Plan for Inflation During Retirement"