As members of the population age, many are beginning to fully recognize the benefits of living in a retirement community. With the demand becoming higher and higher, numerous options are popping up. These can range from resort-like environments to assisted living communities, and everything in between. These communities cater not only to nondisabled and independent…
Maintaining a strong relationship with your elderly loved ones requires good communication. Because communication is a learned skill, conversing with elderly people can get easier with practice. Here are three suggestions for good communication with aging parents. Distractions Should Be Minimized Because your aging loved ones are more sensitive to sounds than younger people, background…
People in their 60s would have probably heard of the same advice over and over again, which is to “get some physical exercise in every week” as they are “good for you”. While most people do plan to exercise to become healthier and feel better, few commit to exercising regularly. This might be attributed to…
Aging is a natural part of life. For some people, this involves changes to their health and abilities to live independently. Those who struggle with memory issues need to have close supervision and a structured routine that is hard for family members to provide. Their needs might be best met in a setting outside of…