For seniors and those with certain disabilities, remaining independent is more important than most of us understand. Many seniors wish to remain in their homes despite risks, such as falls or other emergencies. In order to feel safe and put caregivers and family members at ease, many seniors and people with disabilities opt to install…
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Chair Exercises for Seniors
by: Kum Martin As one ages, the metabolic rate of the body decreases. So, to keep muscles and joints working, one must follow certain routine exercise schedule. These exercises need not be very difficult involving whole lot of strength and energy. Simple exercises such as hands and leg movement carried out while sitting in chair…
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The Senior Life – Keeping Your Elderly Friends Motivated!
by: Charles Tetsal Motivation is very important in everyone's lives and as kids and younger adults we have lots of things that help keep us motivated. Children play all day and go to school and as adults we work, take care of the kids and the house and many other activities. But eventually we start…
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Does Wii Fit Work for Seniors?
by: John R. Sharpe You may be concerned about how your elderly relatives can keep fit and alert. One aid that is being talked about a great deal is the Nintendo Wii, which although primarily aimed at younger families is proving to be beneficial to more senior members of the family. In particular Wii Fit…
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Remove the Myths on the Elder Care Communities
by: Jessica N. King There are many people who simply refuse to go to an elder care institute because many people are of the false notion that these institutes do not take adequate elder care. This is because, not all institutes are bad. There are special staffs and dedicated members in many of the institutes…
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Senior Care Plans
by: Julie Northcutt Seniors who choose to hire a private senior care agency or caregiver to provide for their care services can benefit from a professional plan of care. A senior care plan will guide the caregiver to maintain a consistent routine and include all the necessary activities for healthy aging. (more…)
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How To Help Your Aging Parents Deal With Getting Older
by: Mark Etinger "I find it a lousy deal. There's no advantage in getting older. I'm 74 now. You don't get smarter, you don't get wiser, you don't get more mellow, you don't get more kindly. Nothing good happens. Your back hurts more. You get more indigestion. Your eyesight isn't as good. You need a…
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Maintaining A Sense of Humor About Aging
by: Donal Ardell Aging, usually in the form of references to the foibles of those who display unsettling characteristics of doing so, is a source of daily humor in American life, as it must be elsewhere around the globe, where everyone engages in the practice, sooner or later. I myself have begun to talk about…
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Senior Care for Aging Parents
by: Mark Etinger As our parents get older, many of us will be faced with a difficult dilemma: How do I take care of my elderly parents? Will I be able to take them in or do they need senior care? There are a lot options and many factors that need to be considered. Some…
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Moving Mom Or Dad – Senior Care Options
by: Tuesday Wilson As an empowered generation, the baby boomers are known for having enjoyed the 1960's to their fullest extent and are often defined as trail-blazers of radical social change around the world. As the Baby Boomers age however, they are finding themselves faced with an entirely new struggle. As medical care has improved…
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