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Do you want to have fun at home with your grandparents? Do you want to add some extra oomph into their routine? Indoor games can essentially be the best way to keep seniors’ minds healthy and active all the time. It is more than just entertainment. Indoor games have a lot of benefits for the mind and body. Study says that older people with a healthy lifestyle have a higher lifespan, are happier and less discouraged, and may be eligible to enhance their thinking capacities. Some indoor sports which are commonly played among elders are Pictionary, Ludo, Carrom Board, Card Games, Scrabble. Here are some indoor events for elders which can assist to boost their health by decreasing anxiety, keeping them active, and also strengthening their memory: Indoor games elders can play in their meantime #1. Chess Chess is one of the most popular board games that can enhance your mental health. You can meet up with people during chess tournaments and also socialize too. Chess immerses your...

  Aging is out of your control. How you handle it, though, is in your hands. — Diane von Furstenberg By 2030, the number of older adults in the U.S. is expected to hit nearly 71 million. People are living longer than ever before and as a consequence, the amount of their lives they’ll spend needing care is increasing. It’s estimated that 70 percent of these Americans will need assistance at some point in their life. Because of this, people are thinking more and more about the idea of  “aging in place.” With 9 out of 10 Americans planning to stay in their home for as long as possible, aging in place has become the most common goal among the baby boomer generation. Unfortunately, many Americans are failing to prepare enough for this to be a viable outcome. The lack of preparation is due to many reasons, but one common misconception is that aging in place is reserved for the very elderly. Amada Senior Care encourages you to take the opportunity during...

Diabetes is a hard thing to deal with because it can be unpredictable. Tons of medications and a strict lifestyle can bring it under control, but diabetic patients must follow a routine. Below is the Samvedna diet chart plan that can be of tremendous help to diabetic patients. Early Morning : Start your day by releasing the toxins from your body by drinking a glass of lukewarm water. Additionally, eat a spoonful of soaked fenugreek seeds to balance your sugar level. Breakfast : For the most important meal of the day , start by drinking some buttermilk. A whole-wheat bread/chapati, egg white omelet, and a few vegetables will provide the perfect balance in nutrients. You can also eat some wheat flakes or vegetable oats with milk instead. Mid-Morning : Take a 2-hour break after your breakfast, and then eat this mid-morning snack. As a diabetes patient, you must avoid long gaps between meals. Eat a handful of roasted chana with a cup of green tea or whole fruit. Lunch : A lunch sh...

Senior Citizens Day gives us the chance to celebrate our elders and show appreciation for their sacrifices and all they have taught us members of younger generations! This national observance taking place tomorrow reminds us of the adage “growing older is a privilege denied to many” and gives us every reason to embrace the process of aging and celebrate the achievements and wisdom that come with years of experience. One of the best things about growing older is becoming a master of “the zinger,” as Ronald Reagan demonstrated during the second presidential debate with Walter Mondale on Oct. 21, 1984. Age had become an issue during Reagan’s reelection campaign and was viewed then as a vulnerability. During the debate, Reagan fielded this pointed question from debate panelist and Baltimore Sun reporter Henry Trewhitt: “You already are the oldest President in history, and some of your staff say you were tired after your most recent encounter with Mr. Mondale. I recall, yes, that Preside...

Nothing like a global pandemic to drive home the point during National Immunization Awareness Month that for seniors, the difference between life and death could be a simple injection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in early June that hospitalizations and deaths have fallen dramatically among older adults age 65 and up following the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines. Last year, 8 in 10 deaths attributed to coronavirus were adults 65 and older. The availability of vaccines has improved vastly over recent weeks, with data showing that 89 percent of Americans age 65 and up have received at least one dose. While the intense focus on coronavirus continues, we shouldn’t forget that flu and pneumonia still rank among the top health concerns for the elderly. Flu and pneumonia combine to rank ninth on the list of leading causes of death for those over 65 , according to the CDC. These are common diseases in older adults—sometimes triggered by cardiopulmonary disease, diabe...

As per the social and cultural norms in India , it is a natural expectation that children take care of their parents in their old age . In fact, a child takes it as a blessing from God or an accumulation of good karma that they get an opportunity to take care of their parents. But due to some reasons, not everyone is able to take care of their parents and in such situations, they are left with limited options like help from friends and family or neighbors, the other reliable choice they have is of Eldercare services. Seniors require specialized, person-centric care when their physical, mental, cognitive health condition hinders their ability to live safely and independently. Now the question arises, how would one determine which Eldercare service is needed or better for the seniors? While choosing an Elder Care service in India one needs to keep in mind the following things: Reliability: The Eldercare services should be reliable and well known for the responsibility and facil...

By the year 2030, the last of the baby boomers – the 78 million Americans born after World War II between 1946 and 1964 – will be turning 65. According to the Schaeffer Center of Health Policy and Economics at the University of Southern California, the average U.S. life expectancy for 65-year-olds will rise 20.1 years in 2030. (Although covid deaths in 2020 caused a drop by 1.5 years). Even those with disabilities are expected to extend their lives by up to 8.6 years. Despite the fact that baby boomers are projected to live longer lives than their parents, they will likely be less healthy, researchers say. By the year 2030, the typical Medicare beneficiary over 65 will be more likely to suffer from obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and be disabled than those in 2010, the Schaeffer Center report said. This new generation of seniors are expected to number over 67 million, which will more than double current Medicare costs, increasing to $1.2 trillion by 2030. Due to the lon...

Today, a lot of elders stay alone for various reasons. Among these reasons, most often it is having no work-life balance or a distant job where the children cannot live with their parents in the same city or make a visit to check on them, etc. Old age comes with many problems— their movement gets restricted, their social life takes a downfall, they do not have energy for day-to-day activities, and their need for medical assistance increases. In this case, when the elderlies become dependent on others, a home-care service or a care center becomes an option for those children who can’t cope with their work-life and care-taking processes. Now the main question arises, “When does one realize that an independent older person needs help?” There are few signs which might indicate that eldercare is needed for those seniors who are living alone, such as: Outstanding bills: Aging results in cognitive impairment and forgetfulness .  There are times when they forget what they have sa...