The power of telling family stories cannot be disputed. In fact, seniors are undeniably the best at sharing rich family holiday stories. Often, seniors are treasures to most families because they have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Holiday stories from seniors offer an excellent way for them to open up about the past. It also allows their loved ones to capture memories, understand the family lineage, and strengthen the bond between family members.
As a caregiver for your senior parents, you want to do everything you can to ensure their health and safety. With the onset of cold weather and flu season, it's important to take extra precautions to minimize the risk of flu. If you take care of elderly parents with potentially compromised immune systems, here are five tips that can help.
Managing long-term care needs can be challenging during the holidays. This is especially true if you find that a caregiver you have built a strong relationship with is unavailable. Here are some helpful tips for finding a temporary solution for making sure your loved one's needs are met until your favorite caregiver returns to work!
While relatives may not be able to visit their senior loved ones for the holidays, here are ways seniors can still celebrate the occasion.
Are you or a loved one suffering from osteoporosis? Here are some tips on how to help treat and manage its effects.
For people over the age of 65, it's especially important that they regularly have their bones evaluated for osteoporosis. Find out why.
Researchers continue to explore various avenues to uncover more information about Alzheimer's disease. Here are things you should know.
Everyone wants to feel appreciated for their contributions to our lives. Here are some ways we can show gratitude for caregivers and aides.
When seniors volunteer at schools and after-school groups, they become more active due to the benefits offered by volunteering. Read on!
Aging is an inevitable fact of life. But as people age, they may experience changes in their vision. Deteriorating vision can be attributed to various causes like genetic makeup, daily activities, diet, and surroundings. Vision can even worsen due to eye strain especially if a senior spends significant time looking at a computer screen or smartphone. But does it mean seniors should not enjoy the hobbies and comfort behind the screen? Absolutely not!
Changes in weather can present personal hygiene challenges for anyone. Seniors, however, tend to have more unique situations related to skin care because the skin changes, thins, and heals more slowly with age. The sun, heat, as well as other related factors, can increase skin issues, which may result in the need to change personal hygiene and bathing requirements.
Despite having mobility issues, seniors still need to be active and involved in activities. Volunteering is a perfect way to keep them socially engaged while providing them a sense of purpose. Being able to help others and feel valuable is crucial for maintaining mental and emotional well-being.
Many older adults endure loneliness and depression. This may be due to living alone or lacking tight familial ties and links with their culture. So how do you spot signs of loneliness in seniors? Read on.
The people of Lee's Summit, MO are certainly plenty familiar with the concept of intense summer heat. In fact, this area may once again face a brutal summer ahead. This leaves many wondering what they can do to stay hydrated even if they don't like to drink water. We have some ideas for how you can keep your body hydrated and not have to deal with drinking water at all.
This November, Senior Helpers is proud to welcome Jered W. Jerome as the new owner of Senior Helpers of Lee’s Summit.