Tips for Seniors on Understanding and Signing Up for Medicare
⌘ A guest post by Karen Weeks of ElderWellness Medicare can make a huge difference in the life of a senior, but it can also be extremely confusing to figure out all the parts involved in the various plans and policies.
Are You Ready for Your Senior Downsize? 5 Tips for a Smooth Move
⌘ A guest post by Mike Longsdon of ElderFreedom What is Senior Downsizing? A downsized home holds the promise of low-maintenance living for your senior years, but there’s a lot of work that goes into swapping your old house for a compact modern home.
Don’t Let a Limited Income Limit Your Retirement Plans: Follow These Tips Instead
⌘ A guest post by Karen Weeks of ElderWellness What is your idea of a perfect retirement? For many seniors, enjoying retirement to the fullest means traveling to new places, trying new hobbies, or enjoying more time with loved ones.
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: How to Choose
◆ Your retirement years are supposed to be filled with rest, relaxation, and fun times. You’ve worked hard all your life, and now it’s time to reap the rewards! For many retirees, part of that process is letting someone else handle the necessities when it comes to living arrangements.
Elderly Living: 7 Dangers of Seniors Living Alone at Home
▷ The sad truth is that a lot of us become less able to be independent as we age. It's a hard fact to face, but it's something you may need to consider thoughtfully if you have an elderly loved one who is still living on their own. The elderly living alone can put them at risk for some serious physical and emotional dangers.
9 Fun Activities for Seniors to Enjoy
▷ Boredom is a serious issue among senior citizens, especially senior men. In fact, many seniors suffer from a loss of identity as they age and leave t
Engage as You Age: 10 Tips for How to Be Sociable in Your Senior Years in CCRCs
▷ Why is the Social Life of a Person Very Important in Older Years? Senior isolation is a serious concern for retirees and those moving to CCRCs. Lonely seniors have a 64 percent higher risk of developing dementia.
How to Find the Right CCRC for Your Needs
▷ There are currently 47.8 million senior citizens living in the United States.
Money-Smart Tips for Seniors to Lose Weight Without Emptying Your Bank Account
⌘ A guest post by Karen Weeks of ElderWellness Why is it Important for Older Adults to Exercise? If you’ve ever thought that weight loss isn’t possible later in life, it’s time to think again!
Set Yourself Up for Caregiving Success with Balanced Self-Care
⌘ A guest post by Lydia Chan of Alzheimer's Caregiver Caregiving is a challenging undertaking in all ways, and without a good plan in place, you are likely to end up drained and burned out by the responsibilities involved.