Emotional and Social Benefits of Home Care
Homecare provides numerous emotional and social benefits, significantly enhancing the quality of life for seniors and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Here are some emotional and social benefits as well as tips for maximizing the benefits: Emotional Benefits of Homecare With an increase of seniors leaning towards aging in place, home care provides increased comfort and familiarity. Receiving care in a familiar environment helps reduce anxiety and stress, fostering a sense...
SENIOR FRIENDLY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
This blog explores senior friendly travel destinations and shares travel tips for seniors travelling abroad. The eight chosen destinations factor in the following considerations: walkability, accessibility, affordability, safety, cultural attractions, leisure activities, and senior friendly amenities. Barcelona, Spain Barcelona is a vibrant city with beautiful architecture, amazing parks, delicious cuisine, and rich cultural heritage with accessible public transportation options, including buses and metro stations with elevators and escalators making it easier to...
Importance Of Exercise As You Age
Why is it important? Exercise is an important activity that should be done by everyone, and it becomes even more important as we age. As we get older, activities we have loved to do most of our lives become more difficult to perform. With the help of regular exercise, our ability to do our favourite things can be elongated. Research conducted by the CDC has shown that exercise in general has...
Summer Safety Tips For Independent Living Seniors While Outdoors
We all know how long our winters are here in Canada, we all look forward to the spring and summer when we can get back outside to enjoy the great outdoors again. Many seniors enjoy and appreciate the summer weather because they get to feel more relaxed and there are many outdoor activities to take advantage of until the weather cools down. Getting a lot of sunlight is especially important,...
Fun Group Activities for Seniors
We can all agree that group activities can be more entertaining than solo activities especially when done with people you enjoy. I mean, you just have to think about something as simple as game night with your family and you will see what I am talking about. Regardless of age, abilities or interests, there are always ways to have fun and laugh with friends and family even when you feel...