Elder Care Cafe

Many seniors who live in the northern climates like to head south for the winter, while others prefer to stay where they are. After the bleakness and gloom of winter the glorious days of summer are very much longed for by most people. It is a time for holiday trips, cook-outs and a whole lot [...]

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As we all know aging is a process that occurs over time. We are young, active, and enjoying life. Then one day the realization sets in that we are feeling and looking older; we either do not or cannot exercise or participate in sports the way we used to; and we are beginning to tire [...]

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Healthy eating does not mean that you have to deprive yourself of your favorite foods. It is more about smart eating. It does not matter about what you eat. You need to be more focused on how you eat your foods. By choosing the foods carefully you can reduce the risk of different diseases. Healthy [...]

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This article covers a range of issues relating to the health and safety of seniors. Some of these factors are extremely basic but seldom considered whenever senior health is in the spotlight. While you have probably heard all of this before, we hope that by bringing these issues to the forefront once again we will [...]

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Every holiday season many people venture out to various locations as they enjoy time with family and friends. Very few people would say no to a chance to fly off to some part of the world on a holiday. Why should it be any different for seniors? Age should not be a barrier to traveling [...]

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We have heard for years that most Americans are out of shape and in danger of an early demise unless they get up and get moving. It has been proven that if we sit too much we risk shortening our lifespan even if we continue to exercise. Not only do we exercise too little, but [...]

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Ginger curry, cigarettes and a happy marriage, are just some of the things people say have helped them live longer than others. However, incorporating exercise into your lifestyle is very beneficial and you are never too old to exercise.  Some say it is the key to staying vibrant, healthy and fit, which could help longevity. [...]

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As we age we may need to make changes to our diet. Because nutritional needs change as we grow older, we must also factor in our slower metabolism and the impact calories consumed will have on our body. Medical conditions may require certain changes to diet as well; for example, controlling salt or sugar in [...]

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Just because we are growing older does not mean we have to live as if we were on death’s door. If we want to live a long, vibrant life well into our senior years, we need to follow a healthy eating plan, get plenty of exercise, and generally take care of ourselves. The kind of [...]

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Dieting is seldom recommended for elderly people unless they are obese or have a compulsive eating disorder. The need for the elderly to lose weight could stem from problems such as stress, which is known to cause people to overeat. It is therefore important that before putting your loved one on a diet you first [...]

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We have been very blessed lately with a series of guest posts related to elder care and aging seniors. This is another great post that should be of interest to any senior who has the desire to stay limber and active as long as possible. Feel free to click on the links in the article [...]

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As most people know, the importance of eating the correct foods and performing some sort of exercise on a daily basis are the two most important ways seniors can live a healthy lifestyle. No matter how old you are, if you are healthy physically and mentally you will enjoy independent living far into your golden years. [...]

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Most of us seniors were probably aware of a rock and roll band that came out of England in the early 1960’s – no, I’m not talking about THAT one. I’m talking about the Rolling Stones. They had a song that became pretty popular called Jumping Jack Flash. It had a catchy tune that was [...]

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Most of us realize by the time we reach our senior years that keeping resentment and unforgiveness in our heart is pretty destructive. In fact, many of us taught that to our children and grandchildren over the years as we broke up fights or listened to petty squabbles they had with their siblings or friends. [...]

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You may be able to remember that year when the last of your kids moved out.  That first year that you are empty nesters had a lot of adjustments.  But one byproduct of suddenly having the house empty for a lot of couples is what has been called the real second honeymoon.  Because parents no [...]

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