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 […]
How to Talk to Elderly 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.
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.
What You Need to Know About Veteran Benefits for Assisted Living
Veterans who sacrifice their all while serving their country deserve support in their later years. Read on to learn more about Veteran benefits for assisted living.
How to Guide Your Parents to Cope With the Loss of Their Spouse
Consoling your surviving parent can be as challenging as dealing with the passing of your deceased parent. Have a look at our guide of helpful tips to help your parents cope with the loss of their spouse.
How to Reduce Stress in Older Adults through Active Relaxation
Reducing stress is difficult for seniors due to their health conditions and mobility. Check this post to learn about active relaxation and how it can help.
6 Amazing Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors and Caregivers
Gardening is a leisure activity that can lower stress, boost immunity, enhance brain function, increase mobility, and strengthen relationships between parents and children while being with nature.