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Survive with Your Sanity – Simple Gifts to Streamline Your Holidays
Gift-giving is one of the most exciting and joyous parts of the holiday season. Regardless of what type of festivities you and your loved ones enjoy, the giving of gifts is likely to be part of it. However, for many seniors, this is one of the most stressful parts of the holidays. With a limited income and many other expenses, giving gifts to loved ones can make the holidays in your golden years feel more like something to survive than a time to thrive. Here are a few tips to turn the tide on that feeling: Store-Bought is Fine Famous…
Holiday Travel – Ways to Make Flying Stress-Free and Safe
There’s nothing like seeing your family and friends during the holidays. However, flying can be riskier for seniors – especially during the busy holiday season. To be safer and leave stress at home, use these fall and winter travel tips: Catch Up with Your Primary Care Doctor The holidays are all about catching up with loved ones, but one person many seniors don’t take time to catch up with is their doctor. However, if you are planning to travel, visiting your doctor beforehand is a good idea. Get necessary vaccinations, a check-up, and advice on safe travel from your provider…
Autumn Saftey Checklist for Seniors
Safety is a priority for seniors during the entire year. With new challenges presented as the body ages, it is important to be aware of limitations and to take precautions to stay safe and well. While autumn is a cozy time of celebration for most, it can also be a risky time for seniors who have not taken these precautions. Here are a few ways to remain active and stay safe this fall: Have Maintenance Work Performed Whether it’s checking on your heating system before you truly need it or changing batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the…
What Senior Women Should Know About Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While most people know that breast cancer is a disease that impacts older women far more than younger, the actual numbers behind the statistics are alarming. For every 100,000 women, just over 80 were diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 65. In that same number, over 400 were diagnosed with the disease after turning 65. This month is a perfect time for older women to learn more about breast cancer – and to take more meaningful steps toward prevention and care. Know the Facts Knowing the truth about breast cancer can help…
Benefits of Art Therapy for Older Adults
Are you considering art therapy for your senior loved one or yourself? Here are just a few of the major benefits this relaxing therapy approach has for older adults: Enhanced Cognitive Function During the senior years, it can be easy to allow cognitive function to diminish. This is especially true of those who suffer from illnesses that keep them from participating in many social or group activities or who live in a housing situation that has a very predictable routine. A lack of requirement for critical thinking can cause a deterioration in the ability to do so over time. Engaging…
Recognize World Alzheimer’s Month this September
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. 2019 marks the eighth year of the campaign, originally organized in 2012 by Alzheimer’s Disease International. The campaign was originally designed to raise awareness of dementia around the world and help combat the stigma still attached to the disease in its various forms in many areas. Today, friends and loved ones of those who are coping with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia use the month to hold fundraisers and benefits, recognize the work of those leading the way in the field of Alzheimer’s research, and thank caregivers for their service in help families liver…
Preserving a Generation’s Greatness on Senior Citizen’s Day
August 21st is National Senior Citizen’s Day! Originally established in 1988 by then-President Ronald Reagan, the day was created as a way to celebrate the unique perspective, wisdom, and accomplishments of the senior generations. While this sounds like a noble idea, many people struggle with the concept of how to celebrate the seniors in their life. Here at Thrive USA Home Care Services, we have gathered a few great ideas for giving the individuals you love a great day or paying homage to those you most respect: Make a Memory That Will Last One of the reasons for setting aside…
National Immunization Awareness Month – Perfect for Senior Vaccination Check-Ups
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. With so much misinformation currently being spread about vaccinations, this month is an important one for health care providers and families. As children, teens, and adults head back to school for the fall semester, accurate information about immunization is crucial for ensuring public health. But what about vaccinations for seniors? Oftentimes, this demographic is overlooked when efforts are being made to share information about immunizations. However, immunizations are not only still available for those in their senior years – they are extremely important! Here’s what you need to know about vaccines for seniors: Annual…
Independent Living for Those 65 and Over – How It’s Done in 2019
Did you know that the number of American seniors is expected to pass seventy million by 2030? These people – ages 65 and over – are increasingly focused on living independently and enjoying their lives in their golden years. However, there are unique challenges to independence that make this goal difficult for many older Americans. Here are a few tips for living independently after the age of 65 in America: Modify Your Home If you choose to remain in your home as you age, you may encounter some difficulties that did not exist before. These difficulties can make life harder…
ThriveUSA Advice: Money Management Programs and Services for Seniors
It’s not easy to manage your money at any age, but it can get even harder as you get older. Money management ranges from paying your bills, monitoring your spending, and writing checks, in addition, to making sure that your money is safe from fraud. Finances are an area of senior life that needs careful consideration before a problem arises. There are plenty of programs and services that can provide additional assistance. Daily Money Management Programs A daily money management program aims to help manage the finances of aging adults so that they can live independently. Services will vary…