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What is the Next Normal for Seniors After Their COVID-19 Vaccination?

Seniors are one of the largest populations in the United States right now. The generation that is known as the Baby Boomer generation and older adults are also those at the highest risk of complications from a COVID-19 infection. With the introduction of the vaccine, many senior adults are wondering whether or not they can get back to their old lives. While we may not be returning to the old way of doing things, many activities are safe to resume. You may still need to take precautions, but you will no longer need to isolate yourself so much. Why should

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Top 15 Fun Activities for Seniors at Home Alone

Sometimes, seniors become homebound because they do not feel comfortable driving or have mobility issues. However, it is unreasonable to expect them to be at home with nothing to do. When our elderly parents and friends lose the ability to interact or do enjoyable things, they often begin to experience more physical and mental health risks. Home Helpers Home Care notes, “The study showed that people who are chronically bored were far more likely to die much younger from conditions such as heart attack and stroke.”1 For the health benefits alone, seniors must remain active physically and mentally. Finding fun

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Rational Suicide Among the Elderly – Taking Charge or Giving Up?

Suicide rates among the elderly are much higher than many people realize, but many seniors feel that suicide means they are taking charge of their death. Mood disorders are not always apparent with elderly suicide. They often rationalize their suicidal tendencies as coming to their life’s end by their means rather than nature or sometimes, someone else’s means. Sometimes, society encourages elderly dependence on younger children or long-term care facilities. The wants and needs of the individual are ignored. When they feel they have become a burden on themselves, their loved ones, or society, elderly patients will begin to consider

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What is the Best Pet for an Elderly Person?

The best pet for an elderly person is one that meets his or her needs. There are many things for an older adult to consider when getting a pet, including their ability to care for a pet, lifestyle, and pet needs. If they want a pet for companionship, a small house kept animal may be best, but if they’re going to exercise more, get out of the house, and interact with others, a more active or larger pet might be more appropriate. Birds, cats, dogs, and fish often rank highest among recommended pets for elderly people, but more than the

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Finding Romance After 60

Finding romance after 60 may not have been something you had planned for your future, or you may just want to put the spark back into your relationship. Many adults find themselves single for many reasons. Sometimes, marriages have run their course by the end of their careers. Other times, a spouse dies at an early age, and the living spouse is not yet ready to live alone. Other people find that now that the stresses of daily life are slowing down, they are ready to pick up their romance where it got left behind with jobs, kids, and mortgages.

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How Can Retirement Affect You Emotionally?

The emotional effects of retirement are often forgotten as seniors plan for their own, but the positive and negative feelings that occur should be ranked high on the list. Retirement planning often considers economic and employment changes, but the emotional well-being of retirees is often overlooked. Emotional changes happen whether the choice to retire is made willingly or not. Many people are only aware of the positive feelings that come with retiring, which causes negative ones to be more shocking. While joy, anticipation, excitement, and closure are common, seniors also need to be prepared for both positive and negative emotions

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Why Seniors Should Downsize

Seniors should downsize their living for a myriad of reasons, but the most important reason is for their happiness and security. As we age, we often start considering the things that we need and those that we do not. Downsizing becomes a consideration for many aging adults. Often, seniors have fewer people living at home, fewer responsibilities, and limited income resources. While home upkeep, vehicle maintenance, and yard work are responsibilities, they are often no longer working outside the home and do not have children to nurture each day. Seniors might think about downsizing to save money, prepare for the

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Can a Dementia Patient Revoke Power of Attorney

In the event of a sharp decline in your mental or physical health, it’s wise to have already assigned power of attorney–legal authority to make decisions on your behalf–to someone you trust. This can ensure that your wishes and best interests will be honored when you are no longer able to advocate for yourself. The person you entrust with this authority is then referred to as your attorney-in-fact. But what happens if there is conflict or disagreement between a patient and the attorney-in-fact? Alternatively, what if the original attorney-in-fact becomes unable or unwilling to shoulder the responsibility and needs to

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Types of Canes for Elderly

If you have sustained a foot, ankle, or leg injury, are recovering from surgery, or suffer from a medical condition that impacts your energy levels, balance, or mobility, using a walking cane can be one of the cheapest and easiest ways to make a difference in your comfort and quality of life! However, canes are not one-size-fits-all! There are 5 common cane types for elderly users: single-point, multiple-point, forearm, folding, and seat canes. Each type of cane has its own unique benefits and purpose. Cane types Since not all canes are the same, it’s important to figure out which type

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What Age Is Legally Considered Elderly?

The elderlies are a crucial part of the US population. They make up approximately 15% of the entire population, and future trends show that this number could go up to 24% by 2060. According to the US government, people who have reached the age of 65 or above are considered elderly. (Sixty-Five Plus) What age is considered elderly in the United States? According to Wikipedia, old age refers to “ages nearing or surpassing the life expectancy of human beings, and is thus the end of the human life cycle.” (Old Age) Getting white hair or having a wrinkled face is

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