Keep Moving! Best Exercises for Seniors
Incorporating exercises into life at any age is essential. For younger people, it includes making good lifestyle choices and creating habits to last a lifetime. For older adults, it means maintaining independence and having the strength needed to complete the activities of daily living later in life. The benefits of exercise are well-known. From maintaining […]
Why Case Management? Real Life Examples Part 1
In 2020, about 1 in 6 people in the United States were age 65 and over. Along with explosive growth in older populations, family dynamics have required a complete reimagining of retirement, aging plans, and family systems. For overwhelmed adult children trying to provide care from afar to seniors struggling to remain independent without a […]
Defining Success with Occupational Therapy
Don’t get them confused with physical therapists – Occupational Therapists are proven professionals making an impact on the daily lives of people of all ages. This less familiar form of therapy has been making a difference since 1917 and has continued to grow in popularity due to consistent results. From functional assessment through rewarding progress, […]
7 Secrets to Senior Home Safety
Most seniors want to age in place at home. We all get that, right? Home – with our own stuff, familiar surroundings, negotiable floor space (most of the time), and plenty of privacy. But what about when a family has concerns about safety, mobility, and the ability of a loved one to complete activities of […]
Healthy Aging: Genetics or Environmental
Do you ever find yourself thinking about what healthy aging will look like for you? Sure, genetics are a factor, but surprisingly, not as much as you may think. Studies show about 90% of our health relies on our environment, including nutrition, stress levels, sleep habits, and physical activity. We can’t change our genes. But […]
It Takes a Village
Growing older is not meant to be a solo journey. Throughout life, we gather people to our village who become instrumental in our personal growth and enhance our well-being. Some of these people are members of the family we are born into, others are friends who grow to love us like family, and ultimately, in […]
(Not so) Secret Tips to Healthy Aging
We all know what we need to change in our lives to be healthier. How do we implement them so we have these habits in later life? It all starts somewhere, and identifying four seemingly simple (not so) secret tips to healthy aging is a good start. At any age. It’s no secret – Mobile […]
Senior Driving Safety: Time to Take the Keys?
Driving has long signaled freedom and independence. A sign of power in youth and the last vestige of opportunity in old age, the craving to drive is a core desire for the majority of our lives. The current generation of older adults – the Baby Boomers – are the first to experience this love affair. […]
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month: Using the Past to Heal the Present
Occupational Therapy is more than just a profession – it’s a passion! Just ask your favorite OT. They will tell you the value of occupational therapy services and how they help people each and every day. If you have been injured, chances are you can thank an occupational therapist for your recovery! Everyday activities are […]
Mobile Medical Services: 7 Services for Aging at Home Safely
Are you caring for an aging loved one? Women make up 80% of the medical decision-makers for households across the country. With responsibilities for their own growing families and aging parents, this special group of care providers has a desperate need for mobile medical services to help support aging parents at home. (Women are also […]