Looking for fun activities for seniors? That's exactly what you will find here. In moment in time you will learn 5 fun things you can do with your favorite senior. These activities will be best suited for the elderly that have mobility issues. So we won't be suggestion running marathons or mountain climbing here. But if you are looking for fun things to do with an aging parent or grandparent, that doesn't get around quite as well as they used to, here are five things you should enjoy...

As a writer, I've felt that someday, somewhere my work would touch human hearts, bridge continents, unite generations.
One night, it did.
I'm at McKinley's Tavern, sipping Amber Bock. The Blues Band is on a break. A small, white-haired man sits two barstools away.
"I've got ten kids," he boasts. "And two grandbabies on the way. My youngest daughter is in the Army. I think the world of that girl. Last five years, she's been in Germany. "
"Does...

Alzheimer is a life threatening disease that is very difficult to deal with. It can take away the lives of people it affects. The physical well being of a person gradually deteriorates due to this terrible disease. It is very unfortunate to witness the physical pain of your loved one. Especially it can be very depressing if you are trying your best to provide the best medical care with no improvement at all. Alzheimer can simply leave someone bankrupted. Ask any relative or friend who...

It is a fact of nature - as we get older, our bones become more brittle, and muscles lose mass. It becomes harder to get around and everyday we chance injury through slips and falls. But does it have to be that way? Not at all. Senior weight lifting is very important as we age and is something to start right now.

Staying fit is extremely important for the elderly. Flexibility in our later years is something that does not come easily. Creating a regular exercise regime is the key...

A caregiver plays a very important role in the society. They offer care and support to elderly people who stay alone at home. They look after the ill people and it takes a lot of effort and time. If any of your near and dear ones is a caregiver you must have noticed that they are not only tired but mentally drained at times.

Have you ever thought care givers are also human beings and even...

"He left me nothing but bills. Do I have to pay them?"

Unfortunately, many folks who have lost a loved one quickly find that the deceased had accrued substantial debt. Survivors are often then left with the challenges of dealing with this debt both ethically and legally. While the moral issue is something that should be understood, the legal obligation is what worries most people. The usual question asked is "Do I owe the debt of a deceased family...

Many seniors and their loved ones still have misconceptions about what were commonly called nursing homes. Most baby boomers were raised thinking that nursing / retirement homes were drab places for the elderly to just merely exist. Fortunately, over the years, as society began developing a more progressive way of thinking, the days of the sterile, hospital looking environments are few and far between. Now, assisted living centers, retirement communities and nursing...

If the task of choosing a nursing home for an elderly parent or family member has fallen on your shoulders, you might be overwhelmed. It is not easy to find something that will make everybody happy and also give you the peace of mind that the person will be safe and well cared for.

The obvious place to start is to decide on the area. Ideally it would be close to you or other family members so that you can regularly visit and assist with problems or other necessary tasks. You will...

Recently, the Seattle Times has been writing articles regularly about horrible events that have been occurring in adult family homes in the Seattle area. Here is a recent article: . These articles write about the atrocities, such as neglect and beatings, that certain adult family home owners have exposed their residents to. One particually disturbing story describes:

“In July, Detlefs spotted bruises on her husband’s arms and an untreated gash on his left hand. She...

Caring for an aging parent or loved one is a very challenging task. It requires a lot of time, patience and understanding.

Most of the time, caregivers become very busy taking care of others that they tend to forget to take care of themselves. This can result in to stress, anxiety, frustration and exhaustion, which may eventually lead to "Caregiver Burnout."

Caregiver Burnout can occur when a caregiver becomes overwhelmed and tired emotionally, physically and...