Discover the Benefits of Living with Elderly Parents
Uncover the many benefits of living with elderly parents, from practical tips to resources for caregivers. Learn how to make the most out of this special time.
Gardening for Seniors | Benefits + Tips for Seniors to Get Active in the Garden
Gardening for seniors is a wonderful activity to help promote physical and mental health in older individuals. Cultivating a garden is empowering and can provide a wealth of benefits that can help our seniors stay active without too much strain on the body when done correctly. These days we have a wide range of modified…
Is It Safe To Leave The Oven On When Not Home Or Overnight?
The short answer to this question is NO. We all know that human beings have different degrees of risk-adversity, but fire is fire and should be taken seriously- even when the risk of fire is low, the consequences can undoubtedly be lethal. Most oven manufacturers, even those that make products with super clever safety devices,…
8 Great Vacations for Senior Citizens with Limited Mobility
Every single one of us will struggle with mobility in our lifetimes. It can be difficult at times to imagine being able to travel as you once did when moving about gets harder, but it is still more than possible. Even though traveling as a senior may be a little different, it can be just…
How to transition to gray hair with confidence!
Ah, so you’ve finally done it. You’ve made the decision to grow out your gray hair! A tough decision indeed. I mean, you’ve been coloring those nasty roots for years so deciding to go gray is kind of a big deal! I’m going to share a few tips on growing out gray hair so you…
In The Wake Of The Mighty Thompson
Tracing the grueling steps of Canadian fur trader proves exhilarating for life-long outdoorsman. A few months shy of his 60th birthday, Steve Flawith set out on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through the Canadian wilderness. He would join nearly 200 people who would follow in the footsteps, or should I say the path of the paddle, of…
8 Tips For Using Email Safely
I am a digital kind of gal, so I have no fear of privacy or protecting myself online, but I know many of my 50-something friends do! Whether you are worried about privacy breaches on social media or being hacked through your email there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Heck even the…
How To Senior Proof Your Home
Through my work with a senior home care agency, I have become more aware of the struggles our elders have. All too often, I hear of our elders fallen down, breaking a bone, or sometimes a much more severe accident will happen. So I think it’s important to focus attention on safety in our later years…
What is Senior Living?
Senior living, or independent living, can open up a whole new world for the elderly and their loved ones. But with so many options available, it’s easy to get confused and overwhelmed. So we’ll start from the beginning: what does senior living mean? Well, in short, the term can be described as housing arrangements for…