The family caregiver should learn some common caregiver skills to give their loved ones great comfort. How to reposition a bedridden patient is an important skill. You may never think about how to put an adult to bed, but lying in one position can cause traumatic pressure injuries. If you need help with the bedpan,… Read More Tips on How to Help Someone Reposition in Bed
Once you reach retirement age, many elderly people might feel a little lost. After leaving their jobs, there is so much time to fill, but what to do? There are many options to choose from, but it all depends on what you prefer. Some like to fish, others like to knit, but here are some… Read More Great Hobbies for Retirees
We often live to work. The average person spends 90,000 hours of their life working. We work 40 hour weeks only to really live for the weekend. How often do you spend time doing what makes you feel good outside of work? And if you’re not spending time working, how would you like to spend… Read More Hobbies and Mental Health: The Relationship Between Your Heart and Your Mind
When one is retired from working for so many years, and they need some well-deserved space, like a hospice, then these people need some new activity, some new way to spend their energy on and what better way to do that than volunteering, especially when it gives so many benefits to the person who is… Read More Seniors and Retirees: Volunteering Might Help Reduce Hypertension
Finding gifts is an extensive exercise that requires thought and a lot of homework. In case of finding a gift for elders or seniors, this task becomes even more difficult. Throughout their life they had received so many gifts that it is very hard to come up with a gift that will actually matter to… Read More Gifts for Isolated Seniors
Going online lets you connect with friends and family, keep learning, and play games. Take precautions before using the internet to be secure and safer just like you fasten your seat belt before driving. The first step is to STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Think about the consequences of your actions, take safety measures, and connect knowing… Read More Online privacy tips for seniors
