At any time in our life, playing and enjoying wonderful times is an essential part of our lives. It’s a fact that seniors are more active than ever before. They have the energy to do things they never had when they were younger. In addition to this, seniors can now enjoy activities they may not … Read more
As we get older, our feet start to wear out, and we no longer have the same options available to us in terms of shoes. We need footwear that will support our feet, so we can’t go around wearing tough leather boots or skimpy heels. Our bodies are less tough than they once were, which … Read more
What exactly is thick water? And why should I care? If you are someone who spends a bit of time on the internet then you may have heard of thick water. Thick water became a challenge by those on social media. Although, thick water isn’t marketed as a challenge. In fact, thick water is really … Read more
Shoes For Elderly to Prevent Falls Falling is dangerous, no matter what age you are! The effects can be severe and long-lasting, and lead to other problems. A dangerous fall doesn’t have to be from a height, especially for an elderly person. Simply tripping and falling from normal, walking height can have disastrous effects for … Read more
Best Shoes for Swollen Feet and Ankles One of the things that comes with age is health problems. It’s normal, and the body can manifest these things in some unusual ways. One symptom can be the swelling of the feet. It may sound small and unimportant, but swollen feet can be agonizing and really dampen the … Read more
As time passes, our body naturally accumulates some wear and tear. The feet, in particular, can take quite a beating – after all, they support our entire body weight every moment of our lives that we’re standing! That’s why the best shoes for elderly feet aren’t quite the same as the best ones for most … Read more
Just because your elderly loved one has more years behind them than you do, it doesn’t mean they don’t love their independence! But there comes a point when it’s no longer possible for them to be driving themselves around, or perhaps it’s no longer safe for them or others. Scarily, car accidents were the 2nd … Read more
September is National Food Safety Education Month. We have an expert who will share how to keep family caregivers and your loved ones safe from food poisoning (and everyone who wants to avoid becoming the victim of food borne illness). Detective Foodsafe™ explores the mysteries of food contamination and food handling mishaps that can happen … Read more
Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around their community. Usually this contribution involves the encouragement and even logistics of a family caregiver. Many older Americans who are family caregivers are themselves contributing to their community simply by caring for their own senior loved ones. In addition, they … Read more
