Find practical tips for balancing caregiving and holiday activities in our guide from Senior Helpers Lincoln. Learn to navigate festive challenges, plan effectively, set realistic expectations, seek support, and prioritize self-care for a joyful holiday season.
Discover essential strategies for caretakers to limit senior's holiday sugar intake and safeguard their health. Learn the impact of sugar on seniors' well-being and explore practical tips, including portion control, preparing healthier desserts, and maintaining a balanced diet. Read on.
Discover effective strategies for managing diabetes during the holiday season with our insightful tips on portion control, choosing healthier alternatives, staying active, and monitoring blood sugar levels. Learn how to navigate festive meals while maintaining your health and celebrating joyfully.
Discover thoughtful and dementia-friendly gift ideas for spouses in our Senior's Gift-Giving Guide. Navigating dementia requires special considerations, and our guide offers a range of safe and meaningful presents to bring comfort and joy. From soothing music players to personalized memory aids, find the perfect gift that prioritizes safety and familiarity.
As Mental Illness Awareness Week approaches, we urge everyone, particularly seniors and their caregivers, to take this opportunity to bolster their understanding and support of mental health.
Social eating plays a significant role in promoting seniors' health and happiness. Here are some ideas to increase opportunities for social eating and reap its benefits.
Connecting with your grandchildren during the school year brings emotional and cognitive benefits. We encourage you to use the tips in this guide to foster meaningful connections with your grandchildren.
Managing medications during cold and flu season can be challenging but not impossible. With the right information and the help of healthcare providers, seniors can navigate this time with confidence.
This blog post explores the impact of hot weather on diabetes and suggests practical ways to successfully manage the condition during the summer months.
Have you ever dreamed of crossing the Sahara desert, seeing the Eiffel Tower, or soaking up the vibrant aura of India's colorful markets? Armchair travel books make these dreams possible.
As seniors, we often desire to spend more quality time with our loved ones. Why not use Family Fun Month as a chance to create amazing memories with those you hold close to your heart?
In this post, we'll delve deeper into why our skin changes as we age and present a few handy tips to ensure it remains healthy and well-protected.
In this blog post, we will explore the various ways music can benefit seniors living with dementia, including how different types of music or musical activities may help improve mood, cognitive function, and communication skills.
It's not uncommon for the terms Alzheimer's and dementia to be used interchangeably. In this blog post, we'll shed light on each condition's symptoms, causes, risk factors, prevention methods, and treatment options.
Mother's Day provides an opportunity to reminisce and create cherished memories with loved ones. Here are creative ways you can celebrate it for senior moms.
Looking for a hobby that will help boost seniors' moods and keep them active? Learn more about the benefits of gardening and discover ways how your senior loved ones can improve their overall health and mental well-being.
Springtime offers opportunities for seniors to enjoy the outdoors. However, seniors need to be aware of the safety concerns that come with this season. Read on and learn some tips so you or your senior loved one can stay safe and healthy while making the most of this beautiful season.
One essential aspect of enjoying the great outdoors safely is staying hydrated. Learn the importance of hydration and how seniors can enjoy the outdoors while supporting their overall health.
Navigating airports during a layover can be stressful for anyone. Navigating them with a senior loved one, on the other hand, can make it even more challenging. Here are tips you can arm yourself with to make traveling with a senior loved one easier.
Moving into a retirement or assisted living facility is a big decision that comes with a lot of financial considerations. Read on and learn about the full cost of making the move so you can better prepare your budget ahead of time.
Poor hand hygiene contributes to the spread of germs. Help your senior loved ones practice effective hand hygiene techniques to reduce instances of illness.
Modern mobile technology has now made it easier than ever for caretakers and family members of seniors to stay on top of medication management. Learn about simple medication tracking apps to help keep track of, and properly administer various prescription medications for seniors.
Filing taxes can be a difficult task for seniors. Here is our guide to help seniors know the tax deductions and credits available to them when they file their taxes.
The flu shot is encouraged each year to help lessen the effects of the virus and potentially prevent it. While it should mitigate more severe symptoms, it can sometimes lead to minor inconveniences.
As we age, driving can become a daunting task for many. It may be your time to step back from getting behind the wheel, or you might need some safety reminders and best practices to follow to make you feel comfortable once again. Below are some tips on what it takes to drive safely on the road for yourself and others.