Emotional support can come from family, friends and support groups, but do not forget about animals, especially dogs. There are specific breeds that are fantastic for seniors to adopt such as Bichon Frise, Miniature Schnauzers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Corgis, and Greyhounds. First, the Bichon Frise is a small dog, averaging 7 to 12 pounds. […]
Social Security is an ever growing changing beast. It’s important to keep up with the yearly information. With that in mind let’s look at next year… Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (aka COLA) is projected to adjust for inflation in 2024. It’s a vital component of Social Security, is calculated yearly to assist in keeping up […]
Retirement has two sides to it. The first is enjoyment going on vacations, out to dinner, seeing movies, etc. The other side is worrying about finances to do everything. There are certain questions you should think about, and discuss your ideal retirement lifestyle with your partner. Talk through these ten questions… When do you want […]
Let’s touch base on veterans mental health issues such as PTSD, which if you don’t know stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This can be a reason why summertime is not the best time due to celebratory events that contain fireworks. The loud m, intense noises can actually bring back flashbacks from war zones. So […]
It’s almost summertime, and that’s means it’s senior summer fun time! Are you ready to enjoy the beauty of nature? There are a few things you can do, especially if you enjoy being active such as… 1. Fishing: Do you enjoy being out on the water in a big, beautiful boat? 2. Bird watching: Do […]
There are many individuals caring for family members who live with emotional health and mental health conditions. Caregivers may face unique challenges that make caregiving more difficult and stressful than the average experience. If caregivers don’t receive the proper support that they require, then care can fail short for seniors as well. This becomes a […]
Medicare scams are rapidly increasing nowadays! You have to be extremely careful with your personal information. Giving away your social security number or birthdate is a definite no! Don’t fail prey to these awful scams. Let’s gain some knowledge and learn about the most common Medicare scams to avoid: Medicare is issuing new cards Your […]
First of all, welcome back seniors! It’s been quite some time, since we’ve posted. We’ve pasted Happy New Year, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patty’s Day. So, let’s head into springtime by getting motivated once again! Here are some encouraging ideas. You know food for thought type of things, so to speak that is… Manageable goals: Try a […]
We’re still dealing with this intense heat, so why not have summer reminders. It’s the perfect time to review practices of safety and activities for seniors. Avoiding Dehydration: It’s important to stay hydrated, especially while outside. Most people don’t drink enough water in general. Try to drink at least eight glasses a day, particularly if […]
Independence is just around the corner! Time to celebrate the 4th in a spirited way! Independence Day Volleyball Tournament: Divide residents into two-person teams as you have them compete against one another in patriotic volleyball games. You can even use red, white, and blue volleyball! Use a typical tournament style to have each winning team play […]