Summer is almost here, which means the weather is heating up around the country. While this season is a great time to soak up the sun and enjoy the outdoors, the summer months may also pose serious health risks for seniors. Stay healthy and happy all summer long by following some of our top summer […]
5 Ideas for Celebrating Memorial Day with Seniors
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and became a federal holiday after the American Civil War to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th century, Memorial Day was extended to honor all Americans who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. Nearly one in four seniors is a veteran, […]
What’s the Real Risk of Senior Isolation?
Feelings of loneliness and isolation can pose serious physical and emotional health risks for seniors. According to research on isolation in seniors, 18% of seniors live alone, and 43% report feeling lonely on a daily basis. Luckily, there are ways to recognize the warning signs of isolation, and prevent or reduce feelings of loneliness in […]
3 Scams to Watch Out For This Season
Older adults lose billions of dollars to scammers each year. The latest financial scams prey on seniors through email, phone calls, and even mailed letters from scammers hoping to gain access to their hard-earned retirement savings. You can’t prepare for a scam that you don’t know about, which is why we’ve compiled a list of […]
How to Start Researching Retirement Living Options
If you’ve recently made the decision to move yourself or a loved one into a retirement community, you may feel overwhelmed at the number of retirement living options. While starting your search can be daunting, follow these guidelines to help you find the perfect living arrangement for yourself or a loved one. Ask for recommendations […]
Graceworks at Home: Time to Get Moving, Senior Citizens
Time to get moving, senior citizens Dayton Daily News | May 9, 2017 Marci Vandersluis | marcirobinvandersluis@gmail.com To help celebrate national physical fitness month means getting off the couch and lacing up the sneakers. Keeping active is a must for all age groups and can provide immeasurable benefits as we age. However, despite this common […]
4 Mother’s Day Activities for Seniors
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor the mothers and important women in our lives. If your mother is living in a retirement community, there are plenty of creative ways to celebrate Mother’s Day without having to leave the comfort of the community. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, here are a […]
Looking for your next dream home? Explore Independent Living!
As we grow older, it may not be financially or physically feasible to continue living in our long-term homes. There comes a time when your house may become too difficult to maintain and clean, or perhaps living in a two-story home is no longer comfortable due to your changing physical health needs. Luckily, downsizing is […]
4 Ways Physical Rehabilitation Services Help Seniors
After you or a loved one has surgery, becomes ill, suffers a stroke, or experiences any other type of accident or injury, it is customary for a doctor to prescribe some sort of rehabilitation service. Some retirement communities offer these services right on campus, enabling seniors to get back on their feet in a caring, […]
Graceworks at Home: See Your Way Toward a Steadier You!
See Your Way Toward a Steadier You! The Ohio Department of Aging has released the May 2017 issue of United We Stand its falls prevention newsletter, a part of STEADY U Ohio. This month’s newsletter topic is “Falls and Eye Injuries.” We depend on our vision for balance and to keep us safe in different […]
