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Whether you yourself or a seasoned globe trotter, or you’ve waited until after you’ve retired, our travel needs and preferences can change significantly as we get older. Travel is a great way for seniors to explore new places, experience different cultures, and connect with loved ones.
Senior Travel TipsExplore the compelling power of routines for seniors and their caregivers and their crucial role in fostering a sense of security and stability.
The Power of Routines for Seniors and CaregiversWinter can present nutritional challenges for seniors. Learn more about how to meet the changing nutritional needs of seniors during the winter months.
The Changing Nutritional Needs of Seniors in Winter
Driving of course comes with risks no matter what age you may be. But for older adults, a car accident carries a much higher risk of injury or death.
Safe Driving Tips for SeniorsCheck out owner, James DeVary, in a recent interview where he guides a local reporter through a client's home, elaborating on the services Senior Helpers provides and highlighting the LIFE Profile assessment.
Senior Helpers of Chandler-Gilbert Featured on ABC 15 Arizona News!Proper hydration is crucial for seniors during the winter months. Find out the essential tips to ensure seniors stay hydrated and healthy in the cold weather.
3 Hydration Essentials for Seniors This WinterPrepare healthy holiday meals for seniors. With these nutritious and delicious meal ideas, you can enjoy festive meals without compromising on health.
Tasty and Healthy Holiday Meals for SeniorsFor many of us, the word exercise conjures up a specific mental image, one of performing long, hot sweaty hours of workout routines done inside of a gym. Doing things like lifting weights, contorting into exercise machines, running on treadmills or climbing stairmasters, all the while sweating profusely and pushing our bodies to the limits of our physical capabilities. If you don’t consider yourself to be the athletic type, or you find yourself having physical ailments and limitations that can prevent you from doing vigorous movements, this may understandably not be a very appealing image or prospect to you.
Physical Activity vs ExerciseAging well is more than just being lucky or seeing the doctor. It requires a dedicated commitment to an overall healthy lifestyle. Things like exercise, hydration, proper nutrition, managing stress, and more, can all influence your health as you grow older through your twilight years. Making smart choices when it comes to food means more than paying attention to just your meals, it also requires making good choices when it comes to snacking.
Healthy Snacks for Older AdultsExplore end-of-life planning with our comprehensive guide. From medical decisions to emotional support, we offer expert advice for a compassionate approach. Let us support you through this phase, ensuring comfort and dignity for your loved ones.
Guide to Planning End-of-Life Care for Loved OnesIt’s with great excitement that we share the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce has turned its member spotlight onto two such individuals who are the lifeblood of our operations – Analaura and James DeVary.
Celebrating Compassionate Care: A Spotlight on Senior Helpers of Chandler-Gilbert's Own Analaura and James DeVaryGratitude journaling with your parents can foster a positive and meaningful connection. Discover the benefits and get practical tips on how to get started.
How to Start Gratitude Journaling With Your ParentsWhile caregiving is certainly very rewarding for many of us, there is no denying that the job can also bring about a considerable amount of stress. Finding time in a day to do necessary tasks for just ourselves is hard enough, so you can imagine how the difficulty is magnified by adding in having to do many of those tasks again, for another person, who may or may not be receptive to the help they’re receiving.
Beat Caregiver Stress NaturallyWith all the talk of viruses and immunity these days, it makes sense to learn what we can do to boost our own immune systems. For older adults, this is especially important. As we age, our immunity changes, and the defense systems of our bodies perhaps does not work as well as it did in our younger days.
Ways for Seniors to Boost Their Immune SystemExplore a variety of simple, daily practices that seniors can incorporate into their routine to maintain and enhance their mental health in this blog.
Mental Wellness Tips to Practice Everyday
Explore common mental health disorders that often occur in seniors by learning more about signs and symptoms, exploring potential causes, and discussing available treatment options in this blog.
Learning About Mental Health Disorders in Later LifePreserved independence is highly valued by older adults. 90% of seniors asked by the AARP all said they want to stay in their own home as they age. The notion is that living at home equals independence, and living in a retirement community means losing your independence. For many seniors, aging independently in their own home, also called aging in place, is perceived to be the most comfortable and economic option.
Is Independent Aging a Myth?Huge changes in your life are not always easy to deal with. Here are some tips to help you embrace those changes.
Embracing Change: Tips for Seniors in TransitionLosing one's sight does not mean the end of learning. Here are some tools that can help vision-impaired seniors continue their learning.
3 Tools for Lifelong Learning with Impaired VisionFor many older people facing the realities of aging, a commonly heard wish is “I want to stay in my own home!” Well the good news is that with the right help, you may certainly be able to do just that. Staying in your own home as you get older is referred to as “aging in place”. While living independently as a senior citizen is not the easiest task, it is absolutely possible, with the right preparations.
Aging in Place: Growing Older at HomeFor everyone in life, music plays a big part. Many of our great moments and happy memories all involve music in some way. Birthdays, graduations, weddings, and more, are all much more enjoyable with the addition of some great music. Music can evoke special memories, can change our moods, and can make you want to get up and dance. But one thing many people may not know is that music can impact health and sleep quality as we age.
Music and Sleep in Older AdultsWith summer comes the desire to get outdoors and be active. Golf, gardening, and more, there is no lack of reasons to get outside and get moving. Exercise can help older adults to feel stronger and more confident, get engaged in their community and make friends, and of course reap the myriad health benefits of exercise.
Summer Exercise Tips for SeniorsThis article dives into the essential vaccines for those over 65, dispels common myths, and outlines their significant role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Tai Chi offers numerous health benefits, including improved balance. Discover how in this blog.
How Tai Chi Can Improve Senior Balance