It probably goes without saying that the heart is an essential part of the body. And since February is American Heart Month, we thought we’d write a series about heart health in seniors. Just as the heart is an essential part of the body, so too is taking proper care of your heart an essential […]
Throughout this series, we’ve discussed various aspects of loss, from a basic understanding of elderly loss, to how you can help your aging loved one cope with loss. As we age, the loss of a partner or trusted friend can be devastating, especially as our close circle of friends becomes smaller. In turn, […]
On Monday, we opened our series on dealing with the loss of a loved one or close friend by discussing some of the basics of loss for your aging parents. As we’ve mentioned, losing a trusted partner or friend can be difficult for anyone. However, this is especially difficult for our aging parents […]
Loss comes in many forms. As we age, losses in our lives become greater and greater, from loss of youth, to loss of independence, to loss of mental and physical capacities. Aside from these kinds of loss, we also have to think of another kind of loss, which affects more than just our […]
Throughout this series we’ve talked about a wide number of issues that deal with senior driving, from statistics concerning elderly drivers, how age affects your driving, and how to maintain your independence and stay safe on the road, to how to determine when your aging loved one is no longer fit to drive and the […]
On Monday, we gave you a few tips on how to determine when your aging loved one is no longer fit to drive. As statistics show, there are many older adults involved in motor vehicle accidents; according to the CDC, a daily average of 15 were killed and 500 injured in crashes in […]
Last week, we began our series on senior driving with a discussion on statistics concerning elderly drivers, how age affects your driving, and how to maintain your independence and stay safe on the road. As we’ve mentioned, concern over our aging loved ones getting behind the wheel is certainly a legitimate one. However, […]
Throughout this week, we’ve covered several important points regarding senior driving, from statistics that show the rise of elderly drivers on the road and accidents involving senior drivers, to how age can affect your driving. As we’ve mentioned, the concern for our aging loved ones behind the wheel is certainly a legitimate one, […]
On Monday, we gave you an introduction to senior driving, discussing statistics such as the rise in elderly drivers and the number of motor vehicle accidents involving seniors. As we mentioned, statistics like these raise concern over whether or not certain measures should be taken to help ensure the safety of our loved […]
For many, driving is a rite of passage to adulthood and more often than not, the beginning of ones independence. As such, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many people would feel reluctant to turn over their keys simply because they’ve gotten older. Still, the concern over when it becomes unsafe to […]