To ensure seniors get proper daily nutrition, choose smooth, easy-to-swallow nutritional drinks that taste good to them and are packed with extra protein, vitamins and minerals needed for their health status while avoiding excess sugar and unnecessary additives.
Pedal exercisers are a great way for seniors with mobility or balance problems to get a safe workout. No standing or walking required! Here are the best pedal exercisers for the elderly.
Seniors who have difficulty preparing or consuming traditional meals can meet their nutritional needs and maintain a healthy weight by incorporating one or two daily meal replacement shakes that offer complete, senior-friendly nutrition in an easy-to-swallow formula.
Energy drinks give you the energy to keep going throughout the day. Many active older adults use them to get through the day or for enjoying hobbies like gardening, fishing, or golfing. Here are the best energy drinks for seniors.
If you are looking to enhance your beach experience as an older adult or that of a senior you love, this list of beach gear and accessories for seniors should make your say at the beach more relaxing and safer too!
Being more involved with the senior’s eating habits, routines, and meal planning can make a huge difference. Group activities with seniors focused on nutrition are far more likely to have positive results than simply telling them what they should eat on a daily basis.
Finding the right sources of nutrients is a key aspect of caring for a bedridden senior. You need to find food that they enjoy, that they are physically able to eat, and that contains the right balance of nutrients for their diet plan.
Liquid nutrition sources have their place in a senior’s diet when used properly. Learn more about liquid diets and supplements for older adults including when to use them and some recommended sources.
For many seniors, summer isn’t complete until a beach trip is in the books. So, make sure your next trip is as safe as possible with these beach safety tips for seniors and older adults.
Retiring to the beach is a dream for many people. But, in reality, it may not be the best plan for some. Here’s the good – and the bad – when it comes to beach living for older adults.
Beach games add more life to a day at the beach. They save our seniors from becoming sunbaked, beach-couch potatoes all year long and add some physical activity, social interaction, and friendly competition. Here are some beach games that can keep seniors active physically and mentally.
You should pay attention to two things when buying a beach cover-up: coverage and comfort. Remember, your age doesn’t stop you from revealing what you are proud of. Therefore, choose what you feel will make you look trendy and stylish. Here are our favorites.
Just because senior beach goers are… well, older… doesn’t mean they are content to sit in their chair on the sidelines. Here are 7 beach ball games that many older adults will enjoy!
Does the thought of climbing in and out of a low to the ground beach chair that offers little support for your aging body stress you out a little? If so, here are the best beach chairs to bring the fun back to the beach.
The best hook and loop shoes for seniors have adjustable straps, non-slip soles, roomy toe boxes, cushioning, orthotic insoles, lightweight materials, heel straps, and stretchable uppers to accommodate swollen and arthritic feet, making them easier to put on, more secure, and more customizable for elderly comfort and safety.
Older adults need to choose running shoes that support, comfort, and protect the foot from injuries. These running shoes for both aging men and women have the features that matter for senior and elderly runners.
Getting older doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Here are the best board games for elderly and their families to play for fun and group socialization. Includes games with large pieces and large print for easier play for seniors.
Easy to use pedometers should also have large, easy to read print, multiple placement options, and be small and lightweight. Here are my top recommendations.
While the safest step stool might be none at all, there are times where they may be needed. So, if you must, the best step stools have large, non-slip surfaces, slip resistant bottoms, and handles for stability. Here are my top recommendations.
For instance, tracking the time and date is pretty automatic for a lot of us. However, the elderly and seniors seem to lose track of time quite easily. On the other hand, there are many helpful devices, such as electronic calendars, that can help seniors who have dementia. Learn more about them here.
The best exercise bikes for seniors are recumbent bikes with wide, comfortable seats, are easy to get on and off of, have bright easy to read screen, and variable activity levels. These features make exercise bikes safer for seniors to use while still providing a great workout.
Many adults will think it is embarrassing to drink from a sippy cup. But, the truth is, they can restore independence by making drinking easier for older adults while also preventing spills. Here are some of the best sippy cups for disabled adults.
The type of flooring to install in a home with a wheelchair user is one of the most important considerations. Quality flooring makes accessibility easier for persons that use wheelchairs. Balancing function and comfort though can be a tough thing to accomplish.
An outdoor walker is essential if you suffer from balance or mobility problems and still want to get outside for some fresh air. But, it is important to do so with safety in mind. Here are some of the best outdoor walkers for seniors and the elderly.
People who have had strokes may have different sensory reaction to weight and temperature. Here are some of the best weighted blankets for stroke patients for calm and cozy sleep.
Propelling yourself in a manual wheelchair all day can be brutal on your hands. You risk injuries to your fingers not to mention all the dirt and grime. So, here are the best wheelchair gloves to protect, comfort and warm your hands.
Nutritional value is always important when it comes to choosing the best meals for seniors. However, there is simply no reason why you can’t enjoy your food and end a meal with a delicious dessert. Below are 5 quick and easy dessert recipes for seniors that focus on flavor and not just health!
Taking care of a loved one means thinking of the little things. For instance, what lighting fixtures will work best for your elderly loved one? Luckily, there is a simple answer to this question. Touch lamps are one of the best choices for aging adults. Keep reading to learn more and see my top recommendations.
When planning new flooring for seniors there are several considerations. Think about the senior’s mobility, how slick the floor surface is, the maintenance the floor requires, and how well the flooring will absorb the shock of a fall. Here are the best flooring choices for the elderly with a few to avoid.
The onset of dementia doesn’t mean the fun is over! Look for games with basic rules with minimal physical movements. If they relate to a childhood memory, that’s even better. Here are some simple but fun games for elderly people with dementia.
Many seniors find themselves living alone for a variety of reasons. Even alone, most prefer to stay in their own home as long as possible. Fortunately there are gadgets and products for elderly people who live alone that can help make daily life easier. Here are my favorites!
Cleaning the house can be a real pain in the … back (and the back side!) If your back hurts every time you clean, try one or all of these 8 tools for less back pain while doing your household chores!
Few things make your arthritis flare-up and ache like cleaning the house, right? But, you don’t have to suffer through your household chores! Try any or all of these arthritis-friendly cleaning tools to reduce the pains of house cleaning.
As we age, some tasks and chores become more difficult to accomplish before. One of these tasks is cleaning the house. Check out these 8 cleaning tools for aging adults that will make the job easier so you can get on with the things you actually enjoy doing!
Keeping the floors in your home clean is one of the most difficult household tasks there is. What may seem like a simple household chore to most, can be back-aching work for seniors and aging adults. Sweeping, mopping and carrying around a bucket of water all become more and more difficult as we age. Here are some easier ways for seniors to keep their floors sparkling clean.
Not many people get excited about cleaning the house. Sometimes, older people downright dread it! In this guide, you’ll learn some methods and tips for making house cleaning less of a chore plus ways to reduce the amount of cleaning you need to do in the first place!
Bedpans are a necessary evil for seniors who spend most of their time in bed. You want to choose a high quality item that will minimize the chance of a mess and is easy to empty and clean. Here are my top picks.
Using dry shampoos with bed bound seniors helps improve hygiene and care while also improving self esteem and overall well-being. Here are my top picks.
When mobility becomes more and more difficult, becoming bed-bound is often a fact for many seniors. But being bedridden doesn’t mean that movement is impossible. In fact, exercise becomes even more important to help maintain muscle strength, flexibility, circulation and better overall wellbeing.
Being bed bound and having to look at the same 4 walls all day can be mentally draining. So, here are lots of games you can play with bedridden adults to entertain them… and let them know you care!
Seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease often show agitation or anxiety through fidgety hands. Here are lots of ideas to keep their hands busy, reduce frustration, and improve their over all well-being.
Weighted blankets can help calm the mind and bodies of people who have Parkinson’s Disease by providing deep pressure stimulation to reduce anxiety and control sensory processing. Here are some of the best weighted blankets to help with the symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Sometimes a full sized blanket is just too much. These lap blankets for elderly people are perfectly sized for warming your lower half while keeping your arms and hands free for other activities.
Wheelchair users have different needs when looking for wheelchair blankets. Learn more about those needs and see the best wheelchair blankets.
Many women enjoy the benefits of weighted blankets but worry about getting too hot due to menopause symptoms. But, these cooling weighted blankets for menopause might be the best of both worlds.
Heated weighted blankets combine the best features of electric and weighted blankets by providing cozy warmth and anxiety relieving pressure therapy. This guide shows you the best ones on the market.
The simple answer is yes, weighted blankets can cause leg and knee pain and there have also been reports of hip and back pain. Here are some potential causes and solutions for this problem.
While there has been no concrete proof, many seniors anecdotally report less joint pain when using heavy blankets. Keep reading to learn more about weighted blankets for joint pain.
Chemotherapy brings on lots of side effects – both physical and mental. If you or someone you love has cancer, consider these blankets for chemo patients that help comfort body, mind, and spirit.
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