Category: Senior Living

According to the US Census Bureau, over 50 million people are age 65 or older.  That’s a lot of seniors and even more potential senior isolation.

For seniors, maintaining a well-balanced diet and getting enough to eat is crucial for several reasons. Nutrients and vitamins that come from good food can help seniors combat different illnesses and keep up energy and strength. However, as adults age, they can struggle with different issues that make it more and more difficult to maintain a healthy diet and people living alone can struggle to find motivation to prepare meals for just themselves.

Here is a list of 10 holiday gift ideas you can get for under $50 that will be sure to please the baby boomer on your Christmas list! 

“Well the first time we saw each other was on a bowling league,” said Kay Withers. “He did say ‘maybe we could play tennis sometime or something,’ then I never heard from him. I kind of dismissed it.”

So maybe not at first sight. But Harry did eventually call. And since their first date, a relationship spawned, lasting a lifetime. Marrying on Feb. 28, 1970, they had three kids. Now, four grandchildren later, the couple is preparing to celebrate an impressive feat: 50 years of marriage.

Consistency and routine are valuable to all and necessary to many. People are creatures of habit, and routines offer a way to promote health and wellness.  Daily routines offer more than just a few benefits for aging adults and can be a critical element in adult behaviors, sleep habits, appetite, mood, health and overall well-being. 

For many seniors, summertime means visits from grandkids, fun activities, and companionship.  Many grandparents are called on to help keep an eye on the grandkids while their parents are working, but when summer comes to an end, that could mean an end to the fun socialization for grandparents.

Today’s youth are not the only people who enjoy and benefit from taking and posting selfies! In fact, selfie-taking has become a fun and advantageous activity for the older population. Selfies are “technically” a social-media commodity. People enjoy taking pictures of themselves, getting “likes” and “comments” on their photos or commenting on another person’s  photos. Social media has made it incredibly easy for family and friends to stay connected even if they live hundreds of miles apart.

According to the World Health Organization, lack of physical activity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. That means, physical activity is necessary to live a longer life. Everybody knows that exercise is healthy. But not all people are capable of certain types of activities and some just don’t consider themselves athletic. If that sounds like you then moderate walking may be a great alternative.

In recent years, an increasing amount of research has been done to show how strong relationships between grandparents and grandchildren benefit both generations.