As New Year’s Day approaches, we often find ourselves making the same New Year’s resolutions this year as last. Why? Because we never did manage to make last year’s resolutions stick! Here are some tips to help you make resolutions you can achieve in 2017: Lighten your burden in the new year. It can be […]
How to Choose an Agent for Power of Attorney
At some point in our lives, it’s possible that we will no longer be able to make decisions for ourselves. This could happen for many reasons: dementia, coma, a debilitating illness, stroke, or other condition could render us unable or unfit to make decisions related to our own care and finances. As with so many […]
5 Ways to Save for Independent Retirement Living
Everyone knows that the best way to save for independent retirement living is to start early, save, and spend wisely. But as we age, our opportunities to compound our savings to serve us in retirement begin to dwindle. Here are some ways that you can save for independent retirement living at any age: Downsize. Downsizing […]
9 Proven Ways to Reduce Stress
Stress remains a constant in our fast-paced society, even in retirement. Absent or busy family members, financial worries, or feelings of loss can trigger ongoing stress that negatively impacts your health. Stress is a natural reaction to sudden, demanding circumstances. But when the stress becomes chronic and ongoing, it becomes a problem. Are you handling […]
Simple and Effective Home Safety Checklist for Seniors
Are you concerned with the safety of older adults in your home? Maybe you have recently had a fall or accident in your home and are looking for ways to make your home safer. Home safety is an important topic in elder care, as many seniors want to live at home as long as possible. […]
How to Improve Mobility in your 60s and Beyond
What’s your strategy to improve mobility as you age? Progressive diseases and physical impairments can make living a full and independent life very difficult. This decrease in mobility can severely limit our capacity to perform simple tasks like empty a dishwasher, take a walk, or even leave the home. We all want to live independently […]
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
In the event of an emergency – whether it’s a flood, tornado, power outage, or civil strife – seniors are especially vulnerable. That why emergency preparedness is so vital for seniors. In fact, the American Red Cross recommends that seniors have a support network that they can call on in the event of an emergency, […]
Educational Resources for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Educational Resources for Breast Cancer Awareness Month In addition to being Physical Therapy Month, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer effecting women in the United States; one in eight women will develop breast cancer within their lifetimes. It is a widespread disease with a high mortality rate. […]
