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10 Benefits of Bike Riding for Seniors
Senior bike riding is a controversial issue; experts can't seem to agree whether it helps or hurts. Not long ago, a doctor, Michael Yaremchuk, wrote a column in which he claimed that riding bikes for seniors wasn't a recommended activity to stay fit because they are likely to end up injured. Is this true?
Hard to Swallow: When Seniors Experience Chronic Choking
For those with chronic swallowing and choking problems, mealtime can be a source of anxiety and dread, rather than a time of enjoyment. So much of our pleasure in life comes from eating as well as the socializing that surrounds meal time. Having a swallowing disorder changes that
Medical Tests for Seniors: A Top Ten List of Essential Health Screenings
I love the quote above as it has helped me personally change my outlook and expectations of aging from one of loss, pain, and potential health problems, to an aging vision for my life that is full of vitality and happiness. In an era when we are living longer than our ancestors, many...
Isolation and Loneliness- A Family Caregivers Plight?
Gone are her weekends away and happy hours with friends. Gone are her gym workouts and personal training sessions to ready her for the half-marathon she has wanted to do for years. Gone are her pedicure and massage appointments. Gone are her seven to eight hours of sleep nightly.
Grief and the Corona Virus: The Emotion We Must Recognize and Honor
I've been on the grief roller coaster, riding the ups and downs, since early January when my mom passed away at age 77 unexpectedly. The grief over mom, however, has recently taken a back seat to grief over our world's current situation. I am not alone, as I know many of you are grieving as well; grieving over lost jobs
Golden Nuggets of Elder Wisdom: 7 Lessons Learned From My Years in Senior Care
One thing this pandemic has provided for many of us is extra time. Time to think, time to do re-prioritize, time to set new goals, time to let items or habits go that did not honor our authentic selves, time to learn new things, and time to refocus or perfect hobbies or skills.
Difficult Senior Behavior: What to Do When Your Parent or Loved One is Resistive to Care or Advice
One of the most popular calls we get at A Hand to Hold is a son or daughter who literally says “Please help me, my mother/father (or both in some cases) is being so DIFFICULT!!!” I can hear the frustration in the adult child's voice...
The Caregiver's Worst Enemy- Procrastination???
Alice is a 88 year old woman living in her own house. She has congestive heart failure and high blood pressure managed fairly well by medications. She has had two falls in the last month with no substantial injuries.
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA educates and certifies professionals to work more effectively with senior clients. As the leading provider of certification for professionals serving seniors, SCSA's Certified Senior Advisor
Loans for Pensioners
While retirement is considered as a stage in life when people should be free to enjoy their time, they still face certain financial problems. When seniors retire, they may require some form of financial assistance to cater for emergencies...
Medical Loans from A Hand to Hold
High cost of health care is another challenge that senior citizens face since they are more likely to fall ill and need the attention of a doctor than the younger generation
Loans for Military Members: Special Programs and Benefits
There are many things that one has to lose while in the military but there are also many things to gain financially.