A 2018 survey conducted by Cigna insurance concluded that out of 20,000 adults, almost half report feeling lonely sometimes or always; feeling left out; not having daily meaningful in-person social interactions or extended conversations; or feeling isolated. A similar piece of research conducted in 2018 by AARP Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering American seniors, Read More
Category: Health and Wellness
Do you know any of the signs for the various types of elder abuse?
What Aging Boomers need to know about the signs and types of Elder Abuse Boomers, listen up. Here’s an issue you should not only care about because it affects your parents, aunts, and uncles. But it’s going to affect your generation big time. Elder abuse is a mistreatment of the elderly through actions that intentionally Read More
Human to Human Connection – We All Need It
From a warm handshake to sympathetic hug, we crave real human contact, which is necessary for human beings to thrive and has emotional and physical health benefits. Physiologically, not having a social support system is actually a source of chronic stress for our bodies, which raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and other challenges to Read More
Being active and staying fit with chronic conditions
If it’s been a long while since your senior got up from their favorite TV-watching perch to exercise, then we have some tips for you. No excuses accepted, even if they grapple with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis or high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. Step one is easy: confer with Read More
Purposeful Activities Can Improve Quality Of Life
For older family members who like to fold towels, polish the furniture or set the table, it really can make a difference in their quality of life. If somebody wants to peel the carrots or set the table – Why not? The important thing is that families are doing things together. Housework can be considered Read More