Music therapy has been shown to be beneficial for people of all ages who are recovering from traumas or living with chronic illnesses, and seniors are no different. Music therapy can offer many physical and mental health benefits, and it is becoming much more common as an alternative or complementary treatment for people living with … Read more
Elder abuse is being deemed the crime of the century. Our elderly loved ones often need our help for daily tasks, and they are very grateful for our help so they feel they have to pay us back for our kindness. Often times, though, our elderly loved ones are very trusting of their family and … Read more
As we age, our skin does too. Unfortunately, with skin aging, we get wrinkles where the skin was previously smooth, bags under our eyes and sometimes every discoloration in spots we don’t want. Thankfully, as women, we have become pretty familiar with makeup over the course of our lifetime and we can use this to … Read more
As we age, we will notice that our skin changes – a lot. Whether it gets drier or oilier, maybe you notice you have some extra dark circles under your eyes or your cheeks are a little redder than they used to be. No matter how your skin is changing, you still want to look … Read more
Volunteering time in your community not only helps people who are in need, but it can also give you a more fulfilled sense of self. One of the places that most commonly need volunteers is retirement homes. Oftentimes, residents can feel a little lonely when their families can’t come to visit them and they love … Read more
Paying for at-home care services can be very helpful for you, or a loved one, to be able to stay in your home and keep your independence but it can become very expensive very quickly. There are definitely some medical costs you can deduct from your taxes to help with the cost of paying for … Read more
There are so many different kinds of makeup out there, and it can take years to figure out which kind is the right kind for you and how to properly apply it. On top of all of that, though, our skin changes over time and that means the skincare products we use have to change … Read more
Choosing the best pickup truck running boards for seniors had never been this easy. We have carefully reviewed each running board in detail here. Do you suffer from pain in your joints while getting on or off your pickup truck? A running board is your answer. According to the CDC, 49.6% of people aging 65 … Read more
Did you know that a 2019 study found 22% of adults in the US have less than $5,000 saved for their retirement years? What’s even more shocking is that another 15% have absolutely nothing saved for retirement and aren’t quite sure how they’re going to start saving either. On top of that, as many as … Read more
There’s something about getting your sweat on through exercise that leaves you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Most people think a good sweat session can only be associated with really intense exercise, like cycling or running or even weightlifting, but that isn’t necessarily true. By using an infrared sauna, you can also get the benefits of … Read more