How Do I Talk to My Senior Parents About Moving?
Tips on how to talk to elderly parents about moving include educating yourself first, preparing a list of questions, explaining why moving is necessary, having an in-person talk, discussing senior living options, and offering your support.
21 Winter Safety Checklist Must-Knows for Seniors
As the days become shorter and the temperatures get colder, it’s vital to review winter safety tips for your beloved elder family members. Follow these tips to make sure everyone stays safe and warm during this winter season.
Why Isn’t Mom Eating? 10 Common Senior Eating Problems (and How to Help)
An eating problem is not age-specific. Many of our senior family members can be dealing with one. Is your family aware of what to look for to double-check your aging relatives are eating quality meals? Take a look at the four common senior eating problems and the signs.
15 Creative New Year’s Eve Party Ideas for Seniors
Organize a new year’s eve party that will be comfortable for generations, young and old. From themes, snacks, and accessibility modifications, our family at 12 Oaks managed properties will guide you through ringing in 2022 in the best way possible!
14 Thoughtful Small Gift Ideas for Seniors
Choosing meaningful, small gifts for senior family members can make a big difference in their day. One memorable gift isn’t just appreciated on the day it’s given—some gifts keep giving joy long after. The best presents are worth more than their price tag and show thoughtfulness and care. While simple gifts can be sweet, it’s […]
Questions to Ask When Choosing Assisted Living: Your Essential Guide
Would you like to tour senior living communities but aren’t sure what you need to know? 12 Oaks Senior Living tells you 10 of the most important questions to ask.
Understanding and Coping with Age-Related Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is something many seniors experience. In fact, about 1 in every 3 people over 65 faces this challenge. Conversations might become tiring and a bit overwhelming. But there’s a bright side – while there’s no cure yet, there are plenty of ways to cope and still thrive! Hearing aids can […]
Easy Meal Planning Ideas for Our Elderly Loved Ones
When seniors don’t meet recommended daily nutrients, their health can suffer. The lack of nutrients or malnutrition makes seniors more vulnerable to increased health risks, complications, prolonged hospital stays, or even death due to slower recovery. While age-related health problems like diabetes or hypertension are uncontrollable at times, it is much easier to keep malnutrition […]
Life After 65: 6 Tips to Improve Quality of Life of Older Adults
Improving the quality of life of older adults can be achieved through regularly maintaining well-being, staying active, spending more time in nature, trying new interests, traveling, and participating in volunteer activities.
Aging Parents Checklist: Things You Need to Keep an Eye Out For
Our caring for aging parents checklist equips you to be their best companion as they transition into retirement. Read on to learn more.
6 Non-Profit Organizations That Help Senior Citizens
There are organizations dedicated to improving the lives of seniors and their families in every state, county, and region based on their needs, physical state, and current living conditions.
How to Deal With Irrational Elderly Parents
Countless reasons cause seniors to act irrationally. Identifying the underlying causes and treating your parents as equals are some ways to deal with this behavior.
What to Include and Look Out for When Getting a Dementia Care Plan
A dementia care plan assists you and gives your loved one a sense of self-worth and well-being while allowing them to control their day-to-day lives.
4 Music Activities for Seniors and How It Can Benefit Them
We, as human beings, have innate musicality. It is not surprising how music entertains us, but did you know that music has much more to offer? Discover how these four music activities for seniors can physically and mentally benefit your loved ones.