Craft Wednesday’s at Stephenville Senior Citizen Center
Every last Wednesday of the month we host arts and crafts at the Stephenville Senior Citizen Center. Come and join us! We meet at 1:00 pm each time and have a blast crafting with friends. Sometimes we are painting ceramics, decorating cookies, making suncatchers etc. If you or an aging loved one are considering […]
Interesting Tips To Keep Your Senior’s Heart Healthy
Keeping your heart healthy is important no matter how old someone is, but it can be an afterthought after a certain age. However, no matter what, your loved one should always focus on their heart health because it will help them stay healthy and live independently for much longer. Serious heart problems will impact not […]
Understanding Presbycusis: Age-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be frustrating for seniors. As people age, they gradually lose hearing, usually starting in their 50s or 60s. Presbycusis, often called age-related hearing loss, is a prevalent disorder affecting many seniors. To help them work through the changes, it’s important for loved ones and elder care professionals to help them along the […]
How Does Physical Activity Help Seniors to Age in Place?
On the surface, aging in place and being more physically active might not seem to be related topics. But seniors who want to age in place need to look closely at what they’re still able to do and whether being more physically active is an important idea to consider. Before starting any physical activity, seniors […]
The Benefits of Taking a Short Nap
If you’ve raised small children, you understand the benefit of a good nap. It helps a child have enough energy throughout the day and also helps them regulate their emotions a bit better when they’re well-rested. And, as a parent, having a little nap can give you a bit of rest as well. If you […]
How to Get Back to a Healthy Diet After a Hospital Stay
If your senior parent has recently returned home after a hospital stay, they may have been not eating right for a long time. Hospital food isn’t exactly great for seniors, and your senior loved one may not have much of an appetite. But it’s very important for seniors to start eating a healthy diet again […]
The Benefits of Nighttime Care For Seniors
When seniors are aging at home they often get some type of home care to help them during the day, but seniors can benefit from help at night too. 24-hour home care for seniors is the best way for seniors and their family members to have peace of mind. When seniors have 24-hour home care […]
Living With Dementia: Communication and Memory Loss
The term dementia is used to describe a range of symptoms connected with a loss of memory and cognitive function. Dementia can have an impact on day-to-day activities as well as communication. Living with dementia can be stressful and difficult for everyone involved. A strong support system that includes senior home care is essential to […]
Take Time to Yourself During Stress Awareness Month
What are some of the biggest stressors in your life? The rising cost of things like electricity, food, and heating fuel is stressing 87% of people who responded to an American Institute of Stress survey. Seventy-eight percent reported the pandemic caused significant stress. Watching an aging parent struggle with daily activities is another source. When […]
Five Techniques for Chronic Pain Relief
If your loved one suffers from chronic pain, he is not alone. According to the CDC, about 20% of adults live with chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain that has lasted for at least 12 weeks. It can be a sharp pain, a dull ache, or a burning or aching sensation. Chronic pain […]
