December is National Giving Month, and while there are many reasons to work with a charity or volunteer organization, one of the best incentives is the opportunity to spend time doing good with family and friends. Senior loved ones might especially love uniting with a younger relative to give back to the community. If you are on the hunt for ways to celebrate National Giving Month, Senior Helpers has some tips for how multiple generations can get together and do good in the Pasco/Pinellas, New Port Richey, Land O' Lakes, Hudson, and Wesley Chapel areas.
There are a few hobbies that lend themselves particularly well to sharing with senior loved ones. Stargazing is one of these hobbies. Fun, laid-back, and relaxing, stargazing allows senior adults and relatives to connect over the beauty of the night sky. December 2022 is a very busy month for astronomy, with a number of stunning occultations that will be visible to stargazers in the Pasco/Pinellas, New Port Richey, Land O' Lakes, and Hudson areas. Here are three astronomical events in December that are perfect for sharing with senior stargazers, courtesy of Senior Helpers!
Ensure that everyone, including those with diet restrictions, will enjoy your holiday dinner. Here are some diabetes-friendly holiday treats that everyone will love.
Save money and improve indoor air quality. Check out these four ways to increase ventilation during extreme weather conditions.
Senior adults may have mixed feelings about the approaching holiday season, as early sunsets can mean missing out on some important social connections and being outdoors. Take a look at these tips for seniors to fight loneliness and isolation, improve their quality of life, and stay connected with their community even as the sun sets earlier in the fall and winter months.
This article provides information about seasonal depression also called (SAD), a type of depression. It includes a description of SAD, its causes, symptoms, some treatments and its effects on Alzheimer’s.
Falls and trips can have devastating impacts as we age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 25 percent of persons over 65 falls every year and sustain serious injuries that are likely to limit their mobility and independence.
The good news is that falls among seniors can be prevented by regular low-impact exercises that strengthen muscles and improve balance. Below are some exercises seniors can do at their homes in Wesley Chapel, Trinity, Tarpon Springs, and the Palm Harbor area to reduce the risks of fall-related injuries. They can pick a few depending on their specific needs and try them a few times weekly for the best results.
With age comes wisdom, but unfortunately, also a few more health risks. As adults become senior citizens, their immune systems can decline, making them more susceptible to illnesses and increasing the severity of the diseases. However, by staying up to date on immunizations and vaccines, seniors can keep healthy and prevent potential health problems.
The extended summer holiday and the long weekends are usually perfect for our loved seniors to travel for leisure or visit family and friends. While these are perfect ideas to keep your senior client happy and relaxed, weekend travels could pose challenges like extreme traffic, stressful itineraries and travel schedules, and the potential cancellation of holiday plans.
People wait to experience ‘The Virtual Dementia Tour.’ When taking the tour, they wear gloves, headphones and glasses, and walk on ridged plastic insoles in their shoes in an experience that simulates impacts of dementia.
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