WINTER WONDERLAND SAFETY TIPS
Winter. The name conjures up images of snow-covered trees, our favorite holidays, and crackling fireplaces. It brings forth the annual challenge of trying to find room in my closet for all the thick winter wear that I had packed away all summer. It also means having to hold my breath...
HOW SPEECH THERAPY HELPS CHILDHOOD APRAXIA
Suppose your child consistently has difficulties putting syllables together, coordinating breaths while speaking, taking long pauses between sounds, words, or syllables, speaks more slowly than considered a normal pace, uses a limited vocabulary or distorts consonants or vowel sounds. If so, they might have a speech disorder known as Childhood...
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY AT HOME
At no time in our digital history has artificial intelligence (AI) played a more prominent role than during the current global pandemic lockdown. We have Zoom-ed, Amazon-ed, Grub Hub-ed, and carried on with our jobs from our Smartphones and laptops. With no other alternative, we had to adapt to an...
ALF means Assisted Living FUN!
Many people associate Assisted Living Facilities, or ALFs, with those challenged with dementia or other debilitating conditions. Not so! While those who have dementia indeed can enjoy life in an ALF or its corresponding Memory Care Unit that specializes in their unique needs and activities, ALFs have become a popular...
What’s the Best Phone For Seniors? Our Top 6
These days, it’s unusual to find anyone who doesn’t own a cell phone. Whether you prefer a smartphone to stay in touch with the people you love and enjoy a variety of additional entertainment options or simply want a cell phone that allows you to call and text without additional features,...
Our Favorite 11 Best Gifts for Senior Citizens
Just about everybody loves receiving gifts from time to time, yet our loved ones appreciate gifts more than anyone. It can be hard to understand exactly what gift you should get an elderly parent or family member, even if you know them quite well. That makes picking out gifts for senior...
10 Great Kinds of Games for Seniors
Everyone loves games, and seniors are certainly no exception to the rule. When you are a senior, you will find you have a lot of time on your hands, and you are always looking for activities to fill the void. Indeed, being a senior and playing games go hand-in-hand. Playing games...
The 15 Best Jobs For Seniors Over 60 in 2020
There are lots of good reasons to take a part-time job when you are over 60, even when you are at an appropriate age to retire. For some people, retiring fully is not financially feasible. For others, working is a way to keep their minds sharp and their lives full...
10 Best Ways to Get Prepared for Retirement
Retirement is one of the biggest milestones of your life, and the more you plan for it, the more you will get out of it. You have worked decades for the opportunity to live comfortably. How can you be sure that you will be able to afford the retirement you...
10 Best Therapy Dog Breeds for Seniors
Dogs are an ideal companion for any stage of life. There is nothing quite like the bond developed between a human and canine. But not every breed of dog serves as an ideal therapy dog. And not all therapy dogs are right for seniors. If you or an aging loved one...