Category: Lifestyle
Improving Bathroom Safety for Seniors
Written by Stannah
Bathing is a habitual part of our life that we tend to take for granted, completely disregarding bathroom safety. However, whether it happened while you were late for work, or maybe rushing to make a dinner reservation, many of us have shared a similar experience. We’ve stepped into or out of shower too quickly suddenly […]
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10 Ways Caring for a Pet Can Improve Life for a Senior
Written by Stannah
According to research in The ‘pet effect’, caring for a pet has a wide range of physical, psychological and social health benefits, which can be extremely important to promote in the elderly as these areas deteriorate. Makin Tracks recently published an article highlighting some of the main reasons why a pet is vital in the […]
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Hit the Brakes: Warning Signs It’s Time for Seniors to Limit or Stop Driving
Written by Stannah
While there is no precise age that a person’s ability to drive is compromised, the fact of the matter is that age can have an effect on our driving abilities. There are seniors in their 80s who are able to drive actively and safely, while others in their 50s pose danger to others each time […]
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Common Misconceptions that Might Hinder the Joy of the Aging Process
Written by Stannah
There are many misconceptions associated with ageing that affect our loved ones as they grow older. These stigmas can negatively impact our elderly loved ones and may affect their interactions with others. The later years of life often feature an increase in expendable time, allowing for new experiences and connections. Unfortunately, some elderly people may […]
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Welcome Home: A Guide for Handling the Transition from Hospital to Rehab to Home
Written by Stannah
A lengthy stay in a hospital is a stressful experience regardless of age. However, transitioning back home can prove to be just as strenuous, especially for your older loved ones. Changing settings multiple times for older patients can be an emotionally stressful time and could potentially lead to further health problems and re-hospitalization if not […]
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Maintaining movement in retirement
Written by Stannah
Exercise Promotes Health Exercise and mobility are important at all stages of life. This is especially true as people retire from both the physical, social and mental activity that employment provides. Exercise and movement have long been recognised as important factors in maintaining health and in the prevention and management of chronic disease. Activities done […]
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How to Care for the Elderly at Home
Written by Stannah
Shot of a senior couple spending time with their daughterhttp://195.154.178.81/DATA/i_collage/pi/shoots/806461.jpg Livestrong.com recently published an article on “How to Take Care of Elderly Parents at Home” and it contains insightful tips for home assist that can help make your life, and theirs, much more enjoyable and worry-free. In Step 1, the article cites “Inspect the home […]
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Retirement doesn’t mean vacating your community
Written by Stannah
Increased Choices for Living Arrangements Life for those in their 80’s is better than it has ever been before. Typically retirees would remain in the family home until their health dictated a move to a nursing home where more specialised nursing and medical facilities could be on call if the need arise. There are now […]
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