Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. Who Gets Osteoporosis? In the United States, millions of people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass. Osteoporosis can … Read more
Are you looking for Home Care in Delray Beach? Home Care One is your trusted provider of in-home care services. Home Care One specializes in the Screening and Credentialing of Nurses, Nurse Aids and Companions. Our Highly Qualified Caregivers are Triple Screened (Health, Background and References) so the needs of the Client are Matched with the … Read more
The retirement years can be an exciting time to see the world, and senior travel is easier and safer than ever before for older adults. With proper planning and considerations seniors can visit almost any destination. All travelers, including seniors, should see a doctor for a pre-travel visit. Visits 4-6 weeks before they travel is … Read more
Are you looking for In-Home Care Services in Delray Beach or Boca Raton? Home Care One offers affordable in-home care services in Palm Beach County. You will work with a care coordinator at our local office to set a care schedule that works best for you and your family. Personal Care and assistance If your … Read more
Program & Services for Seniors through Palm Beach County ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS: Activities include book discussion groups, arts and crafts, creative writing and language classes, drawing, china and one-stroke painting, ceramics, wood carving, quilting, crochet, knitting, mahjong, bridge, cards, as well as billiards and bingo. HEALTH PROMOTION: Health education classes and screenings on preventive health issues, blood … Read more
For companies nationwide, the adult children of elderly parents have become today’s version of the working mom. Now companies face a new challenge when it comes to retaining valued workers. As Americans live longer, more and more are developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Their needs have become so profound that it is … Read more
Here are some New Year Resolutions Seniors can make to improve their lives and well-being as we enter into the new year. Many of these resolutions are good advice for people of all ages. However, these resolutions should be fairly easy for seniors to obtain. Exercise Regularly This is a popular resolution for people of … Read more
RECIPE OF THE MONTH SUGAR FREE PUMPKING SPICE LATTE SYRUP INGREDIENTS ½ Cup Truvia 1 Cup Water A dash of salt 1 tsp. Vanilla 2 tsps. Pumpkin Pie Spice mix ½ Cup Pure Pumpkin Puree DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan, make a simple syrup with Trulia (or other artificial sweetener), water and salt. Mix them … Read more
The holiday season is upon us and brings with it numerous opportunities for turning typical days at home, or in a senior community, into seasonal experiences. Therefore, you can treat November as a month-long Thanksgiving celebration with regular themed activities scattered throughout. The seniors in your life can get involved by helping decorate and plan … Read more
So how do you do downsize? In researching this post I discovered Marni Jameson’s wonderful book “Downsizing the Family Home” published last year by AARP. She has learned how to dump everything, from husbands to houses to stuff. She starts off by quoting Morris’s contemporary, Mark Twain, acknowledging the emotional tugs:Our house was not unsentient matter … Read more
