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Serving Lakeville, Dartmouth, Westport, and Marion
For older people living in Southeastern Massachusetts, springtime is a refreshing time of year punctuated by bright flowers, fresh air and warmer temperatures. That much-anticipated time of year also ushers in a plethora of spring activities for seniors, including many found within an hour’s drive of Middleboro.
As autumn slowly fades away each year, it’s not uncommon for seniors in Massachusetts to experience some seasonal changes of their own. Clinically called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or “SAD”, the annual onset of these winter “blahs” is brought on by reduced amounts of sunlight combined with inactivity.
Seniors are often most vulnerable during winter. The days are cold and short, and it’s harder to get out of the house amid snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures. That’s why it’s so important to help seniors prepare their homes for winter — and to help them prepare to thrive during these difficult months. If you have an aging loved one in your life, consider these tips to help get your senior's home winter ready.
The truth is that most seniors that age in place will eventually reach a point when diminishing health becomes an issue, impacting their ability to stay at home. And because of pride and the fact they enjoy their privacy and independence, most seniors don’t want to discuss the topic with their kids. What you can do is non-intrusively watch their activities to ensure they can continue living comfortably and safely at home for now.
Many seniors with chronic discomfort also struggle with anxiety, depression, sadness, poor nutrition and limited mobility. The good news is that there are now many proven alternatives for seniors to manage chronic pain that don’t require drugs. Here are a few of the better ones.
You’ve seen the news reports. Sitting too much harms our health. Knowing more about the health risks would be helpful. You’d also welcome some tips on how to be active and enjoy it! The fitness exercises for seniors presented here can be useful for both you and your parent.
Seniors often converse with each other about changes in energy level, longing for days when they were busy from dawn to dusk. Do you recall hearing grandparents say that their “get up and go and has got up and went?” Do your mother and father ever talk about dwindling energy? They may avoid the topic, not wanting to concern you in case the cause is their health. Chances are the underlying issue is longing to have enough energy to enjoy whatever the day presents! As you read about ways for seniors to boost energy, consider how to engage your parent in [...]
Many people have heard the messages that engaged minds and muscles help us stay healthy as we age. Some people talk about things that interfere with being active. Your mother worries about safety, indoors and out. Your father says he can’t afford the expense of a gym membership. You listen and reflect on how good it can feel to take a walk. This article shares simple activities that are safe, enjoyable, and easy on a limited budget. You will likely think of others! Song and Dance Each generation has favorite songs and music. Musical memories can be used to plan activities [...]
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