Means of Staying Active During Sunset Years
One component of ageing is usually decreased activity, which can result in loss of flexibility, strength and agility. While exercise can’t stop the ageing process, it can slow down the effects. 1. Play with grandchildren. It’s no secret. Grandchildren bring so much joy to their grandparents.Children have so much energy to spare and playing with […]
Benefits of Home Health Care
Home health care helps older adults live independently for as long as possible, even with an illness or injury. Home health care keeps older adults who are recovering from injuries or managing acute or chronic health conditions where they want to be – at home. Companionship Home health care ensures patients not only have a […]
Ageism: One of the Most Common and Socially Condoned Forms of Prejudice and Discrimination
“Everyday ageism is part of American culture and one of the most common and socially condoned forms of prejudice and discrimination. There is no doubt that it harms the health and wellbeing of older adults” -Julie Ober Allen, Research Fellow at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. What is Ageism? Ageism refers to […]
Benefits of Hospice Care
What is end-of-life care or better yet termed as hospice care? Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on the quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice care provides compassionate care for people in the last phases of incurable disease so that they […]
