Being a caregiver for the elderly is tough. It can take a physical and mental toll on your body. How much tougher is it when caregivers are in their senior years? If you’ve reached retirement age, you probably want to enjoy some well-earned leisure time. But you may find the days passing too swiftly if you are caring for a senior loved one. You can’t slow them down, of course, but you can make…
When it comes to preventing memory loss in seniors, it seems like a tough battle. Millions of memories are affected across the globe every year. While this problem may be temporary for some elderly people, types of memory loss caused by diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s are often permanent. Although, there exists a wide range of remedies to try and deal with memory loss, the best prevention may be with nutrition. Preventing Memory…
Gardening for seniors can be a relaxing and healthy pastime. It is a way to provide some outdoor activity in the sun, and an important way to work with nature. Gardening is one of my all-time favorite activities. I spent this last weekend with my children out in the yard tilling the soil to lay out my seeds, and planting my vegetables for the year. I worked at a landscaping company every summer from the…
Question: When it comes to hiring a senior caregiver, what questions should I be asking to ensure that I am putting the right person to be in my home and caring for me? I’ve heard stories of in-home care providers stealing or abusing their clients and that really scares me. Answer: Hiring a senior caregiver can be one of the most rewarding ways to help seniors stay in their own home for many years after they…
Certified Senior Advisors in Denver are professionals who have experience and education in the aging process, and understand the health, economic, and public concerns that impact the majority of seniors in the Denver area and across the United States. The average life expectancy in the United States is almost 78 years old. A generation ago, it was hard to imagine that seniors could expect to live this long. Now, seniors are not only living much longer,…
Free or discounted medical services for seniors can come in handy. It might be the difference between your elderly loved one getting help, or the possibility of not being able to afford the treatment that they need, The cost of medical bills and prescriptions skyrocket every year. If you don’t have insurance or are underinsured you can quickly rack up medical expenses that you have no way to pay. There are a lot of options…