The need for companionship, support, and love is not something that goes away as we age. In fact, staying socially active is especially important for older adults. With age, people tend to become less active. Seniors can settle into inactive routines and become more sedentary as time passes. In order to maintain their health, older…
Can you think of something that will give your life a purpose, make you happier, increase your vitality and enable you to make friends? That’s right, the answer is pets! These furry creatures have a multitude of benefits for you and your loved ones if they are adequately taken care of. If you or your…
As we grow older, it is inevitable that our appetite changes. For some people, appetite will increase which could lead to health complications like obesity and an increased risk for heart disease. However, for some, it may decrease which could lead to malnutrition. It is important to maintain good eating habits to stay strong, healthy,…
Whether we like it or not, sleep is something that none of us can live without. Studies from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute have shown that sleep energizes us for the next day and allows our bodies to recuperate from the day’s happenings. There will be different sleep guidelines for every stage of life…
Recovery time can be a slow process, especially if you’re in your retirement years. However, you’ll have plenty of time to devote to rest. Besides getting quality rest, there are also several factors that can influence the speed of your recovery, this includes the severity of your condition and the type of operation you went…
Are you nearing or at retirement age? Do you have a loved one who is seriously considering retirement? If so, think about whether you (or they) may want to retire in Naples, Florida. Naples, Florida is situated next to the Gulf of Naples in southwest Florida. It’s about an hour south of Fort Myers. As…
If you could remove one responsibility from your life forever, what would it be? If you answered “housekeeping”, moving into a senior living community may just be the best choice for you. As you age, you may find that you lack the energy to attend to household chores with the same motivation as before. Despite…
Understandably, you may have some financial concerns when deciding whether to move into senior living or age in place. However, one thing to consider is that senior living rents tend to be all-inclusive, and can actually add up to be much more cost-effective than homeownership. Read on to find out more about the cost of…
Whether you are making the decision for yourself or a loved one, transitioning to senior living is a major decision that impacts the entire family. You may be in relatively good health and physical condition but wish to benefit from the safe and welcoming environment a senior living community can provide, or you may require…
Not only can aging in place leave you lonely and isolated, but it can also leave you virtually stuck when you no longer drive and do not have a convenient way of getting around. This, in turn, can contribute to social isolation as you are unable to get out as and when you need to,…