Caregivers, like the seniors they devote so much time and energy to, are special people. For a large number of senior caregivers, it’s not about having a job; it’s about following a true calling that leads them to put their needs on the back burner so they can give back through excellent care of others. … Continue reading 7 Ways Compassionate Caregivers Help Seniors Thrive at Home →

Most people love to travel — staying at home can be nice, comfortable and cozy — but there’s nothing quite like the perspective shift that happens when visiting somewhere that’s different. Even short trips away from home can be enlightening and enriching, injecting travelers with a sense of wonder and understanding that they bring back … Continue reading 5 Day Trip Ideas for Seniors →

Technology rules our modern world, and one of the areas where tech is really having a huge impact is in the world of fitness. We are all, by now, familiar with devices like smartphones and tablets, but devices like wearable fitness trackers and heart-rate monitors are becoming as common as wristwatches and baseball caps. People … Continue reading Fitness Technology for Active Seniors: Does it Work? →

The human body is an amazing machine that’s made up of a number of amazing parts. An array of complicated systems operates like clockwork to ensure that the body keeps moving through life, and the heart is chief among the physiological components that make it all happen. These days, people around the world are much … Continue reading Seniors and Healthy Heart Care — 3 Essential Tips →

Seniors — especially those who live alone — can benefit tremendously from the companionship of pets. Dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters and even fish can fill a senior’s home with joy and love. Seniors and pets are a great combination, and the love that a senior gives their pet is often given back tenfold. This keeps … Continue reading How to Help a Senior Loved One With Proper Pet Care →