Foods that lower blood pressure for seniors: What to eat and what to avoid
Looking for foods that lower blood pressure naturally? Look no further than this expert-approved list, plus advice to keep seniors...
Senior health & safety
Promoting healthy ageing in older people: 5 tips
These are the top healthy ageing tips for helping older people thrive and preventing health complications as they age.
How to check aged caregiver references and what questions to ask
Found the perfect caregiver for your older loved one? Here are the key questions to ask when checking references.
What to include on a daily schedule for adult and aged caregivers
You can help familiarise your caregiver with your loved one’s schedule from the very start by providing them with a detailed...
Five activities to do with the elderly that will lift their spirits—and yours
Here are several suggestions for impactful activities that will benefit you and the older adults in your life.
Fasting: Is It Safe for The Elderly?
Fasting is an ancient practice which still provides a world of benefits today. Whether part of a religious observance or...
How to Improve Cognitive Health in Old Age
by freelance writer Riley Herder Memory is a funny thing. Some people struggle to recall details of their childhood, but...
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What seniors and their caregivers need to know
Here’s what senior caregivers and relatives need to know about coronavirus.
Strategies to Help Seniors Fight Loneliness During Pandemic
John Prine was only 24 when he penned the iconic American folk song “Hello in There.” As a young man...
18 Quick and Easy Meals for Older Adults
Follow these quick and easy recipes and make sure your aged loved ones are getting all the nutrition they need.
A Drug-Free Mood-Booster for Those with Dementia
Screentime is proving helpful with those with dementia. Anyone who has cared for a senior with dementia and its accompanying negative moods...
Safety Checklist: How to Dementia-proof Every Room in Your Home
>> Looking for a caregiver for your aged relatives? Find one in your area now. Anyone who’s cared for a...
11 Part-time Jobs for Aged People
Retirement is changing. People are working past 65 and many aged people are staying in or returning to the workforce, either...
Sundown Syndrome: What It Is and How to Manage It
How you can help loved ones cope with sundown syndrome. Time of day can have a powerful and seemingly strange...
5 Ways to Manage Chronic Back Pain
by freelance writer Riley Herder More than a half of adults experience some kind of back pain, and it is...
A Caregiver’s Guide to Dealing with Dementia
If the person you care for has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to realise that many things will change over time....
6 Common Dementia Behaviours and How to Manage Them
Confusion is commonly associated with dementia, but these other behaviours are also signs that a loved one may be experiencing memory loss....
Emergency Checklist for Aged Relatives and Their Caregivers
How to be prepared for a crisis. We hope we’ll never need the information, but if there is an emergency...
8 Signs Aged Relatives Need Assistance
With people living longer and longer, many families will have increasingly older parents and grandparents. As relatives age, they will require more...