Category: Senior Living

The prospect of entering the dating scene can be daunting for seniors. There are some important things to be considered before you start looking for love again.

When we touch something, the nerves in the fingers send impulses to the brain that instantly identifies the sensation – whether it is hot or cold, soft or hard. As we age, however, our sense of touch becomes less sensitive.

Did you know that of our five senses, taste is the most robust? Normal aging does not seem to affect our sense of taste. While there is a small change in taste in people over 60, most will not notice it.

Stop and smell the roses. While the phrase is a metaphor for enjoying life, the actual act of smelling the roses gets harder as we age.

As we age, the likelihood of developing cataracts increases. Cataracts are one of the most common vision problems in the U.S. and are the leading cause of blindness in the world.

After a lifetime of working for someone else, retiring seniors have the opportunity to pursue their passions, instead of a paycheck, by volunteering. And, all that good will may be good for the body, too.

Growing old is inevitable. Doing it right is a choice. Here are some ideas to grow old gracefully. Cheers to #8!

As a caregiver it is up to you to manage your loved one’s medications so the patient stays healthy and is not harmed by a potential deadly mistake.