Remember the old-fashioned fun of the school carnival? As children we would look forward all year to winning lots of cheesy prizes at homemade booths. Believe it or not, older adults still love this kind of simple entertainment. You’ll have as much fun watching them as they have playing. And, they will love you for ...
Have you ever wondered what else is out there for caring for the elderly? I have worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for the past 14 years. I have experienced all five of these types of care that I am about to inform you on. I will give you the pros and cons on each ...
Today so many more people are living longer and staying in their homes. We need to make sure their homes are safe and have the safety precautions in place that they require. There are lots of safety products available to make the seniors life at home more enjoyable and easier on them. It’s very easy ...
An Insurance Underwriter career requires having an extensive education. Each State has regulation or State Insurance Commission, that license underwrites, after completing required course studies, examinations, and continuing education. There is no Federal Regulatory System regarding any standard of education. Underwriters must have good judgment skills, good communication, interpersonal skills, and being able to work ...
Cataract surgery is performed every day. It is not considered a complicated surgery. But it is a surgery that must be performed if you have cataracts, especially if they are growing. Left alone, cataracts can completely cover the lens of one’s eyes and this will led to blindness. Cataracts are a clouding of our natural ...
I once worked full time in a nursing home/apartment building for the elderly as an activity assistant. Now I am on call to work, and I enjoy it very much! The residents are at all levels of function. Here are some fun, interactive games to enjoy together. (These are great for kids, too!) *I use ...
Most of us have heard of the Meals on Wheels program, but few of us really know what the program is about. For myself, it wasn’t until my Dad’s Hospice Social Worker recommended Meals on Wheels that I really learned what this program really involved. If you are considering a Meals on Wheels program for ...
Reading is an addiction of mine for years, although literature class in school was never my favorite, I held a deep passion for discussing books with others to discover new things that I had skimmed over while reading. For years, I kept thinking about hosting a book club however was not sure how to go ...
Are you a senior who wants to find the right exercise program. Let us help. We’ve based our selections on three criteria, popularity, safety and ease of use. We are sure one of these regimens will be right for you. So before you sign up for the gym or buy that swanky new workout equipment ...
When you become a senior citizen you may find that all of a sudden you have time to pursue all the hobbies you wish but sometimes finding hobbies for seniors may not be as easy as it at first may appear. Hobbies for seniors need to fit certain guidelines. Hobbies for seniors need to be ...
