The Best Cars for Seniors
When people age, their needs change. This is true for any stage of life. Vehicles that were ideal in your 20s and 30s are likely unsuitable for the type of driving you do in your 60’s and 70s. The elderly require a specific type of vehicle to help them travel from place to place that […]
A Day in the Life of In Home Caregivers
Home care is a broad term which entails different kinds of services that depend primarily on the specific needs of patients. For in home caregivers, a typical work week means at least five days with their patient. This set up fosters familiarity and consistency, while ensuring comfort and convenience for both parties. A typical day […]
Senior Health 101: Gout Can Lessen Sex Drive
If there’s one thing that a lot of old folks complain about, it has to be gout. Gout is now considered one of the most common diseases that elderly people have. But as a caution, just because you are still young doesn’t mean that you are immune from having gout. In fact, the number of […]
Top Apps for the Elderly
The Smartphone revolution has not only affected younger users. There is a growing contingent of senior adults who have found numerous ways that these devices can change their lives. Whereas teenagers may post a picture of every meal to Instagram or tweet every passing thought, mature Smartphone and tablet users have discovered apps and programs […]
Advice for Helping Individuals with Limited Mobility
If you have someone in your life, whether it’s a friend, parent or family member that isn’t able to move around as freely as they would like because of an injury or medical condition, there are some things you can do to help them. While you won’t always be there to physically help them, there […]