Hobbies for Retirement: Taking Advantage of Free Time
We all have mixed feelings when we think about retirement. While the stress relief is certainly welcome, many retirees can find themselves bored without their normal routines filling their daily […]
Caregivers: Knock Out the Flu This Season
“Nowhere to run to, baby. Nowhere to hide.” This classic tune by Martha & the Vandellas might run through some caregivers heads when the ones they are caring for get […]
What is Your Healthy Weight?
There are many health risks associated with weight; this holds true if you are either underweight or overweight. Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of many chronic diseases […]
Counting Sheep: Techniques for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
“I had to count sheep to fall asleep last night.” “I stare at the alarm clock for hours trying to fall asleep.” “I can’t stop thinking of all the things […]
Symptoms and Effects of Hearing Loss — What?
Have you ever been so frustrated with someone because you’ve repeated the same sentence 3 times – each time louder than the time before? Yet you still receive a reply […]
Home Care or a Congregate Setting: Which is Best for your Parent?
Many children of older adults have heard their parents implore them to: “Please never put me in a nursing home!” Unfortunately, some of us find ourselves faced with a difficult […]
Food for Thought
We’ve all heard for a long time about the health benefits of diets full of fresh fruits and vegetables. As one who loves both, I am happy to comply with […]
Make ‘Em Laugh: The Best Medicine
When is the last time you laughed so hard you cried? Do you remember the surge of euphoria flowing through your body making it impossible to stop yourself? Do you […]
Vitamin Recommendations: Feel Better and Stay Stronger!
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to vitamins — which ones to take and how much — I get a little overwhelmed. Some doctors don’t really say […]
Senior Volunteerism: More Beneficial Than You Might Think!
As an organization, Covenant Methodist Senior Services has always held volunteerism in very high regard. We clearly understand the value that volunteering creates for its community, but we also strongly […]
Brain Exercise: A Puzzling Experience
When I was younger, I recall my grandmother sitting in her chair, pencil in hand, “working the puzzles.” I never inquired any further. I never asked what “the puzzles” were […]
Communicating With Your Doctor
Establishing good communication with your doctor is essential. The more you communicate with your doctor, the more she/he will communicate with you. Prior to your next doctor visit, consider doing […]
Say Goodbye to Procrastination
We all find ourselves at one point or another saying, “I’ll get to it tomorrow” or “I don’t want to deal with that right now.” Days pass, weeks slip, and […]
Computer Usability for Older Adults: Tips for Making Things Easier
The population of older adults using computers is growing more than any other age group. Unfortunately, with age usually comes a decrease in finger dexterity as well as vision – […]
Pet Therapy: Dogs and Cats and Rabbits — Oh My!
Who hasn’t heard the ‘oouhhs’ and ‘awwws’ that come with seeing a kitten chasing a string or a dog sleeping peacefully? We naturally can’t help but respond in the same […]
Dehydration: Be Aware of the Symptoms
As Administrator of a Nursing Home, there are a myriad of issues that I train my staff to focus on to help ensure we are providing excellent care. On the […]
Exercise Tips for Older Adults
We all know exercise is good for everyone. However, there seems to be some fear or trepidation when it comes to exercise for seniors. What is classified as too strenuous? […]
Drink Tea to Reduce the Risk of Stroke
Did you know that drinking three or more cups of black or green tea a day reduces the risk of a stroke by 21 percent? The results of a recent […]
Snacking with Diabetes: A Good Combination When Done Properly
If you, like my mother, are one of the more than 12 million Americans over the age of 60 with diabetes, a proper nutrition plan designed just for you is […]
Early Dementia: Enter their world
I was able to transfer some of what I learned from my profession to experiences with my grandmother in the last years of her life. The premise is very simple; […]