Many factors can cause your elderly loved one to lead a sedentary lifestyle. Perhaps they live alone and are distanced from a social network to engage in activities with. Perhaps they are suffering from chronic pain or illness, and find it difficult to get around. It is also possible that they may be suffering from…
Friends and every member of the family can experience joy, indulge in good food, and make lasting memories when they picnic with other seniors and family members. Particularly if attendees will include retirement age individuals and older, special considerations may need to be made. It all depends on the individuals in question. Things may be…
There are numerous health benefits to be enjoyed through exercise programs for 70-year-olds. Unfortunately, too many people allow their inactivity to increase once they reach a certain age. In fact, one in two women, and one in three men, don’t engage in enough physical activity. You can boost your mood and your health by regularly…
Creative expression is one of the things that draws humans together. Through dance, storytelling, music, visual arts, film and other art forms, we explore both our inner and outer worlds. Art reminds us of our shared experience with others and challenges us to explore our own interiority. As a child, you may have remembered greatly…
Some adults, when they reach retirement age and above, worry about losing their independence. One of the contributing factors to feeling this way is the prospect of losing their driver’s license. They feel that if they can’t drive where they want when they want, they will no longer remain independent. Granted, not everyone’s driving skills…
Fort Myers vs. Naples – what’s the best choice for your retirement? Both cities rank high among the best places to retire among the US. We break down both locations here for you so that you can see which suits you best. Location With 45 miles between them, both Fort Myers and Naples are situated…
We know, you’ve been spring cleaning for a long time. You probably don’t need anyone to tell you how to go about it. With that in mind, however, we would like to at least offer up a few tips that could allow you and your retirement age loved one to go about spring cleaning safely…
As your loved one ages, cancer may become more of a pressing worry. Several cancers can manifest in those over the age of 60, so it’s no wonder that many caregivers start asking what they can do to help their loved ones avoid cancer around that age. You can’t always prevent cancer, but as a…
Journaling is an activity enjoyed by people across all age groups, and it is particularly beneficial for those in their golden years. No matter what you write about, or even how well you write, journaling helps boost your emotional and mental health. Luckily, it’s also an easy activity to get started. All you need is…
The Internet has many benefits. It allows us to access a wealth of information at the push of a button. It also allows us to stay connected to our loved ones and even look up friends. But it can also be a dangerous place. Practicing cyber safety is important to protect your identity and sensitive…
