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Tai Chi: How ‘Moving Meditation’ can Benefit Seniors
Getting good exercise as a senior can be challenging. Certain physical conditions may mean that past sports or activities are now off-limits. As seniors age, they’re also more likely to worry about their balance, ability and strength during exercise. Thankfully, tai chi is an excellent option for seniors. Tai chi is a low-impact activity that’s […]
Navigating Senior Transportation Options
Getting around as a senior can be a challenge. Some seniors may no longer be able to drive or may have moved to an area with fewer transportation options. Regardless of these obstacles, senior transportation is an essential part of elderly well-being, as it allows older folks to retain some independence. To help you and […]
Thoughtful and Meaningful: Top Gifts for People with Dementia
Dementia can mean an extended grief, losing someone you love little by little, instead of all at once. This grief finds you in small moments, like a forgotten memory or the inability to drive, and also swells into powerful and painful events, like a parent forgetting a child’s name, or someone you love getting lost. […]
End-of-Life Planning
End-of-life planning is an important part of getting older for both the elderly and their loved ones. Not only does end-of-life planning ease the burden on those who are left behind, but it also ensures that loved ones will be taken care of. In simple terms, end-of-life planning is the process of discussing how a […]
The Duties of Senior Caregivers
If your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal illness or if they are simply getting older, they may need caregiving and general support. Some people provide general health care, transportation, and meal prep to their aging family members by hiring a qualified caregiver. Others decide to take on the responsibilities themselves. Regardless of […]
LGBT Senior Guide: Key Considerations and Resources
By 2030, there will be 7 million LGBT seniors over the age of 50 in the U.S. Yet, services catered to the needs and challenges of LGBT seniors are severely lacking. Luckily, service providers are catching up and at long last are considering the difficulties that LGBT seniors face. Though aging is hardly a seamless […]
6 Signs That You Will Be Approved for Disability
Navigating the disability approval process with the Social Security Administration (SSA) can often seem overwhelming, especially given that only 35% of initial claims are approved. However, if you continue with the appeals process, your chances of approval rise significantly, often exceeding 50%. It’s important to note that the SSA deems an individual as disabled only […]
Use of the Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you have a loved […]
A General Explanation of Power of Attorney (POAs)
This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. You may have an estate planning instrument, such as a […]
How to Qualify for Disability Benefits
For those of us navigating benefits programs and what our loved ones can qualify for, the entire process can seem confusing and stressful. Understanding how to qualify for disability benefits is important, especially if the disabled person does not have sufficient income and requires financial assistance from the government. This article, detailing how qualifying for […]
A Guide to Navigating the Death of a Loved One
There’s a lot to think about when losing a loved one, which can be difficult when you’re processing their death. We’re here to guide you through the bureaucracy of what to do when this happens to make this transition as straightforward as possible. To help you out, we’ve made a checklist of what to do after […]
Guide to Finding the Perfect LGBT Senior Community
Are you an LGBT senior looking for housing or a senior community, or a caregiver who wants to learn more about LGBT-friendly housing for your family member? You are not alone. According to The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the older adult LGBT population represents one of the fastest growing subpopulations within our aging […]