Living an active lifestyle is incredibly beneficial for people of all ages. Texas is full of vibrant senior citizens who defy age through physical activity. As aging seniors in the area find themselves in their retirement years, staying physically active presents a great opportunity to maintain their health and live with greater energy. With sports [...]
Hearing loss impacts one out of every two seniors after the age of 70. Unfortunately, losing their hearing can have a profound impact on seniors. Hearing loss is especially challenging for those living in assisted living. Thankfully, there is a new system that is bringing about a welcome change. The Eversound Hearing System allows seniors [...]
It's important that seniors have a plan for their later years, yet adult children in Texas often must become involved to ensure parents have made arrangements for their future. Despite this, GoBankingRates professionals say that 73% of adult children have not discussed finances with their older parents. Many avoid broaching the topic because they don't [...]
Texas senior citizens are often hearty and active well into old age. However, even the healthiest can develop issues that could make living alone difficult or even dangerous. Fortunately, the state is home to exceptional senior living communities designed to help residents live their best lives. In addition to planned recreational activities that enhance residents' [...]
Texas has more than 1,500 assisted living communities providing features and amenities that allow seniors to thrive. Older adults who choose senior living often enjoy a much better quality of life than they would if they lived alone. Despite the benefits, seniors may resist moving to one of the communities. Many people are uncomfortable with change or do not [...]
Mental illnesses are common among the elderly, especially if they've been diagnosed with terminal conditions or dementia. Their prognosis leads to a variety of emotions, and it's easy for the senior to feel devastated. Clinical depression is a prevalent illness that affects countless seniors every year, and caregivers must monitor the elderly closely for signs [...]
The health and well-being of senior loved ones can decline quickly and without warning. Most individuals find out if the elderly loved one has dementia at earlier stages, but that doesn't mean the disease will progress in the same way for everyone. A parent with Alzheimer's can progress to later stages based on the amount [...]
Growing older is beautiful. Age represents maturity, wisdom, and plenty of great stories. However, some young people don't know the best way to communicate with seniors. Some elders in Texas have memory or cognitive impairments that make finding the right words difficult. No matter a person's age, encouraging remarks can put a smile on their [...]
The mismanagement of a parent's care leads to dire circumstances where the parent wanders off and becomes lost. News stories throughout the country report incidents when parents with dementia left their family home and became disoriented, and some of these stories don't end well. When approaching care decisions for a parent, families weigh the advantages [...]
It can seem like scammers are getting more creative and persistent every year. Many people receive multiple scam phone calls each day. Even Texans that have grown up with access to the Internet and are incredibly familiar with the many forms of online and email fraud sometimes get taken by surprise. Not all scammers solicit [...]
