6 Crucial Factors to Consider When Selecting A Medical Alert System
In a world where 77% of adults want to stay in their homes as they age, medical alert systems are becoming more important than ever. There are multiple steps seniors need to take to age in place safely and successfully, and in many cases, choosing the right medical alert system will be a critical part of the plan.
The good news is that today’s medical alert systems work better than ever. ..
Benefits of An End of Life Doula
On this episode of the Age Better Resources podcast, Kathy Clinton speaks with Lucy Crandall, who works as an End of Life Doula with Good Mournings. In their conversation, Lucy explains what an End of Life Doula does, the services a Doula provides, why end of life planning is so important, and what inspired her on this path.
Home Care: How to Stay in Your Home as You Age with Kathy Miller
On this episode of the Age Better Resources podcast, Kathy Clinton speaks with Kathy Miller, founder and owner of Gentle Shepherd Home Care, Colorado Springs. They discuss how understanding home care agency basics is essential for implementing your best solution, how home care for seniors can allow aging adults with increasing needs to stay safely at home, wherever that is, and how it is crucial to find the right provider when inviting someone to care for an older senior in the home.
They also discuss Kathy’s “origin story” of founding Gentle Shepherd after experiencing challenges finding quality care for family members, the services that Gentle Shepherd provides and how people pay, essential aspects of high-quality home care agency, and important hiring and training guidelines all agencies should follow.
How an Innovative Service Combines Technology for Seniors and In-Person Services to Enhance Life for Older Adults!
On this episode of the Age Better Resources podcast, Kathy Clinton speaks with Kelly Peterschmidt, the Founder and Executive Director at Porchlight Friends, about how her company’s approach to helping seniors adapt to new technology.
What is Care Coordination and How Can it Help Ease Challenges With Aging?
On this episode of the Age Better Resources podcast, Kathy Clinton discusses Care Coordination with Connie Ryan,the founder, owner, and care coordinator of Journey Care Coordination in Colorado Springs. They discuss the types of services that Journey Care provides, who Journey Care can help, and some warning signs that an aging adult may require extra support.
5 Ways to Compensate for Declines in Activities of Daily Living
Once you have noticed that declines in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are becoming an issue, it is important to take steps to manage the situation. It can be difficult for seniors to acknowledge their decline, but offering strategies to compensate can provide optimism in a tough situation.
8 Incredible Benefits of a Good Night's Sleep for Older Adults
The benefits of a good night's sleep span all age brackets, and they remain important as we age. Older adults still need quality sleep but this can be difficult. Elderly not sleeping at night, Consequences of lack of sleep in elderly, and Why is it harder to sleep when you get older? are all popular internet searches, one indication of the prevalence of this problem.
Why Are the Top 6 Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) so Important?
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are self-care activities a person must be able to do to live independently. Activities of Daily Living include basic tasks we learn as children, such as bathing and dressing. We often take these tasks for granted until they become challenging, so if you want to Age in Place in your latter years, it is essential to start preparing today.
The 5 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Hydrated
Aging adults face a long list of concerns; dehydration can exacerbate many of them. That makes it crucial to know the best ways for seniors to stay hydrated, and as it turns out, recent developments in our understanding have made that goal more accessible than ever!
6 Crucial Eating Tips for Healthy Aging
With each passing day, we better understand the impact of nutrition on health. This allows us to develop improved eating tips for healthy aging.
11 Sleeping Tips for Seniors
Quality sleep is essential to an older person's physical, mental, and cognitive health, which makes sleeping tips for seniors valuable. A good night's sleep helps us feel good, stay alert, and age well. Recent research validates this idea; the latest science has revolutionized our understanding of the impact of sleep on aging.
5 Great Exercises for Fall Prevention
The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is particularly true for falls. Seniors who engage in exercises for fall prevention are not only decreasing their risk of a fall-induced injury; they are building muscles that allow them to maintain their independence. While there are paths forward from a fall-related injury, a hospital visit can lead to a significant road to recovery, as well as a hefty bill. Fortunately, the risks of a fall can be decreased by with exercise routines designed to build balance and strength.
According to physical therapist/Ph.D. Tiffany Shubert, exercising for fall prevention requires an educated approach. In her appearance on the Better Health While Aging podcast, Shubert noted that aging adults need to focus on exercises that emphasize strength and balance, which means you need to do more than take a walk around the block.