Informed Senior Living https://informedseniorliving.com/ Know your senior living options Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:15:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://informedseniorliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-ISL-Favicon-1-32x32.png Informed Senior Living https://informedseniorliving.com/ 32 32 What is the Next Normal for Seniors After Their COVID-19 Vaccination? https://informedseniorliving.com/what-is-the-next-normal-for-seniors-after-their-covid-19-vaccination/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:27:32 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=772 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… Read More »What is the Next Normal for Seniors After Their COVID-19 Vaccination?

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]]> Top 15 Fun Activities for Seniors at Home Alone https://informedseniorliving.com/top-15-fun-activities-for-seniors-at-home-alone/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:52:51 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=734 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… Read More »Top 15 Fun Activities for Seniors at Home Alone

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]]> Rational Suicide Among the Elderly – Taking Charge or Giving Up? https://informedseniorliving.com/rational-suicide-among-the-elderly-taking-charge-or-giving-up/ Thu, 20 May 2021 15:46:39 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=689 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,… Read More »Rational Suicide Among the Elderly – Taking Charge or Giving Up?

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]]> What is the Best Pet for an Elderly Person? https://informedseniorliving.com/what-is-the-best-pet-for-an-elderly-person/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:02:53 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=659 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… Read More »What is the Best Pet for an Elderly Person?

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]]> Finding Romance After 60 https://informedseniorliving.com/finding-romance-after-60/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:43:55 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=623 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… Read More »Finding Romance After 60

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]]> How Can Retirement Affect You Emotionally? https://informedseniorliving.com/how-can-retirement-affect-you-emotionally/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:59:53 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=556 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… Read More »How Can Retirement Affect You Emotionally?

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]]> Why Seniors Should Downsize https://informedseniorliving.com/why-seniors-should-downsize/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:01:22 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=567 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,… Read More »Why Seniors Should Downsize

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]]> Can a Dementia Patient Revoke Power of Attorney https://informedseniorliving.com/can-a-dementia-patient-revoke-power-of-attorney/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:48:36 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=430 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… Read More »Can a Dementia Patient Revoke Power of Attorney

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]]> Types of Canes for Elderly https://informedseniorliving.com/types-of-canes-for-elderly/ Sun, 27 Jan 2019 22:47:32 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=406 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… Read More »Types of Canes for Elderly

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]]> What Age Is Legally Considered Elderly? https://informedseniorliving.com/what-age-is-legally-considered-elderly/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 03:23:40 +0000 https://informedseniorliving.com/?p=395 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… Read More »What Age Is Legally Considered Elderly?

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