One of the bright spots during the COVID-19 pandemic is that more and more older adults are opening their doors to a rescued pet. For seniors, it’s a win-win – they have a companion to get them through ongoing social isolation, and a dog or cat gets a loving home. Researchers have found that 80 percent
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Helping Seniors Ease Their Anxiety in Our New Normal
We’ve all been a little on edge lately. Between COVID-19, a heated political landscape and an economic downturn, we’ve turned to friendships and self-care to cope with the unknown and settle those butterflies we feel every time we turn on the TV. For older adults who are both homebound and socially isolated due to the
Read MoreTake Tech to the Next Step: How Seniors Can Connect in New Ways During COVID-19
To stay in touch with friends and family during the COVID-19 lockdown, many older adults have evolved into tech-savvy seniors. With just a few clicks of a mouse, you can meet up with friends on Zoom, chat with your grandkids on Face Time, or reconnect with long-lost friends on Facebook and Instagram. Unfortunately, with the
Read MoreHow an Active Social Life Keeps Seniors Happy and Healthy
As we grow older, one of the greatest threats to our well-being is loneliness. Unfortunately for many seniors, social isolation is inevitable, whether it’s because they lose their ability to drive, are unable to leave their home because of mobility issues, or suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s. While we can’t prevent many of the health
Read MoreEight Tips for Making Your Golden Years Shine
After decades of raising kids, working endless hours and putting everyone else’s needs first, this is finally your time to relax. But that doesn’t mean you have to slow down! Even if arthritis puts a kink in your step or a chronic health condition means you’re in your house more often than out of it,
Read MoreSmartphone Tips for Seniors: How to Help Your Loved One Embrace Today’s Technology
Navigating a new smartphone can be tricky for even the savviest of tech lovers. For seniors who haven’t used a computer in years or whose calls have been limited to a flip phone for the past decade, the learning curve can often feel too steep to handle. Getting over that fear, however, can set a
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