Discover three practical and fun indoor exercise replacements to keep seniors active and healthy without stepping outside this winter.
Discover the benefits of joining a walking group for seniors and learn how to find one in your community. Get tips on choosing the right group for you and how to get the most out of your experience.
Transition your outdoor walking routine indoors as a senior during colder months or bad weather. Find indoor walking spaces, choose the right equipment, and stay motivated.
Discover valuable tips and advice for seniors transitioning from retirement to lifestyle adjustments; we provide valuable insights to empower seniors in transition.
Unlock the world of lifelong learning with impaired vision using these four essential tools. Discover innovative tools designed to enhance accessibility, independence, and enjoyment in the learning process.
Discover new passions in retirement with our guide to learning new skills post-retirement. Enhance your life and stay active! Learn more now.
Discover the advantages of audiobooks over traditional reading for your senior loved ones. Explore how audiobooks improve accessibility and enhance the reading experience for seniors. Read our blog today!
Rediscover the lost art of letter writing and reconnect with old friends. Find out how to make lasting connections through handwritten letters in our latest blog post.
Seniors with arthritis need sunscreen lotion alternatives for protection. Explore six alternatives that are easier on a loved one's joints in our latest blog post.
Make sure you have everything you need for a fun and stress-free summer trip with our senior's guide to packing essentials. Read more here.
Staying hydrated is important, even if you don't like water. Check out our tips on how to stay hydrated this summer without drinking plain water.
Breathing exercises are a simple yet powerful way to improve both your physical health and mental well-being, and they're especially beneficial for seniors. If you're skeptical about meditation, worry not - this blog post from Senior Helpers Evansville is designed specifically for you! We will focus on easy breathing exercises that can be practiced without delving into meditation.
Living alone as a senior can be both liberating and challenging, with one of the key challenges being the need to proactively maintain mental wellness. While you cherish the independence and freedom that comes with living alone, ensuring a healthy mindset and mood is equally vital.
Sundowning, a phenomenon where seniors with dementia experience increased confusion, restlessness, and agitation during the late afternoon and early evening hours, can be a challenging and distressing aspect of caregiving. As a caregiver or family member, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to best manage your loved one's needs during these difficult moments. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can use to improve overall sundowning effects and live more peacefully despite those symptoms.
Caring for a senior relative with frontotemporal dementia can be challenging and heart-wrenching, as their health, safety, and quality of life become a primary concern. As their condition progresses, it's essential to recognize the signs that indicate they may no longer live safely alone. If you're starting to worry about your senior family member who is currently living at home, there are several vital signs that it might be time to consider additional support, such as a caregiver, moving in with a family member, or both. Addressing these concerns can help ensure your loved one remains safe, content, and well-cared for daily
Maintaining healthy levels of blood sugar can be challenging, especially when limiting food consumption. Learn a few tips to help your senior loved one manage diabetes during the Lenten period.
As a senior, it's important to maintain good health and well-being through your diet. Learn the benefits of cooking with herbs and try a few new recipes.
When a senior is dealing with chronic diseases, it is important to explore all options when looking for quality caretaking services. Learn some tips on researching and selecting the best service for your needs.
For seniors and elderly relatives, being diagnosed with a chronic condition or long-term illness can be very stressful. Learn some ways to cope with the stress of a chronic health diagnosis.
These days, with many companies choosing to move workers back to an office setting, those taking care of their senior loved ones might struggle to balance it all. Learn how to balance caregiving requirements and workplace expectations.
While it is exciting to prepare for the hospital discharge of a senior, it is also important to set some expectations. Learn some tips to ensure that your senior loved one remains safe, comfortable, and happy.
Moving a parent to assisted living or any senior care facility is an emotional experience. Learn some fantastic ideas for making their last Christmas at home memorable.
As fun as the holiday season can be, it inevitably rolls to a close all too soon. After the festivities are over comes the task of cleaning up. Whether you had guests or just have to tidy up and store your holiday decorations, you probably have some significant cleaning to tackle. For seniors who live alone, that can be a daunting thought. You don't have to stress about tidying up your space, however. Senior Helpers has some great information for senior adults in the Evansville, Newburgh, Mount Vernon, and Boonville areas about how to make cleaning up after the holidays safe and fun.
There's always something to do during the holiday season, though many fall into the trap of hunkering down at home and missing all of the festivities. While there's still plenty to do around the tree, there's so much to experience during the season around town. For seniors and their loved ones, it's definitely not something to miss. Here are five fun activities for seniors in Evansville this holiday season.
Are you facing unequal responsibilities for caregiving for a senior parent? Learn how to resolve the tension during the holidays and ensure the holidays go smoothly.