We can all benefit from learning something new every day — especially if you are an older adult. Life presents learning opportunities all the time, and our brains are wired to take advantage of them. That ability doesn’t stop as we age. In fact, new skills for seniors to learn, like hobbies and crafts, languages,…
Most of us know that regular movement and exercise is good for us, no matter what our age. But more and more research is showing that staying physically active as a senior is especially important. Regular exercise for seniors does more than just keep or build muscle; it can improve flexibility, balance, mood and more;…
Being a caregiver to a senior loved one or friend is an important, rewarding, and often exhausting responsibility, one that often leaves families overwhelmed and individuals experiencing caregiver burnout. When the demands of senior care become too much, respite care can be a possible answer. [lwptoc] Respite care is a short-term break, a time of…
Before you know it, spring weather will be here, and for many of us, it will be a chance to get out of our homes, our neighborhoods, and our towns and do some traveling. [lwptoc] If you’ve got a trip in your future, and you’ll be traveling with a senior, there are some considerations to…
Dementia is a condition that affects more than 55 million people worldwide. It is important not just to understand causes and symptoms but to help those living with it manage the disease and move through life as independently as possible for as long as possible. Let’s look at some common questions and how dementia home care…
To care for those who cared for us is one of life’s highest honors. At Senior Care Authority, that is one of our founding principles. We offer senior care solutions to families and seniors to help them live their best possible lives no matter what the circumstances and to feel peace of mind during times…
When a family decides it might be time to seek the services of a senior care advisor, it often comes after much thought and consideration. If an elderly loved one has been self-sufficient but starts to require more help to manage daily tasks, it can be a stressful and uncertain time for all involved. That’s…
Sadness is a normal emotion, and everyone has felt it. But when it dominates all other feelings, when it increases in intensity and lasts longer than a few weeks, a person might be suffering from depression. Depression in seniors is not uncommon, though it’s important to note that it is not necessarily a normal part…
Sadness is a normal emotion, and everyone has felt it. But when it dominates all other feelings, when it increases in intensity and lasts longer than a few weeks, a person might be suffering from depression. Depression in seniors is not uncommon, though it’s important to note that it is not necessarily a normal part…
Dementia is a condition that affects more than 55 million people worldwide. It is important not just to understand causes and symptoms but to help those living with it manage the disease and move through life as independently as possible for as long as possible. Let’s look at some common questions and how dementia home care…
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