Ask Yourself These 8 Questions Before you Turn 65
There are several questions we should ask ourselves before reaching the age of 65 in order to be best prepared. Already you may have begun to ask yourself, when should I retire? How will I retire?So many lingering questions begin to arise as you prepare for your late future many of which can seem overwhelming. Take a deep breath and remember that growing old can present you with new opportunities as well as challenges however, you are not alone. There exist many benefits, laws, and options available to you to help enhance and[…]
Could a New Georgia Law to Protect Seniors Hurt them Instead?
Unfortunately, stories of elderly abuse are a rising and striking issue amongst many communities including many in Georgia, for that reason a new Georgia law has been put in place, in hopes of better protecting the elderly. This law just took effect on October 1, 2019 and requires that all owners and employees at long term care facilities undergo a background check in conjunction with a finger print rendering. This law also applies to non profit volunteers who come in contact with senior patients as well. The goal of this law is[…]
5 Tips for Battling Sleep Deprivation
Poor sleep patterns are a common plague amongst the elderly with trouble falling asleep effecting countless seniors everywhere. Trouble sleeping can lead to extreme fatigue during daytime hours, result in loss of energy, and even lead to depression. Many seniors who bring up their sleeping concerns to their doctors, may end up being prescribed a prescription drug to help aide with sleep however, this is not always the best option. Most seniors are already prescribed countless medications and adding another one to the list may be an added hassle. If you are suffering[…]
Parenting in the 60’s: Drastically Different from Today
You hear it all the time or perhaps you even say it all the time, “back in my day“….this term is usually spoken when outlining the differences between todays normal and the past normal. It’s no secret we change with the times, we have adapted new fashion (although often recycled), new technology, and even new social norms, so just how different was “back in your day“? Well if you look back to even just the 60’s and how kids were raised back then you might say, pretty different!! Perhaps, the biggest difference between then and[…]
Tracking Your Macros: Good for the Aging Metabolism
As we age our metabolism begins to age with us and in turn slows down, meaning it begins to metabolize foods at a much slower rate. Strangely enough, despite our metabolisms slowing down, our appetites to do not always follow the same lead, which can lead to an unwanted struggle with weight gain. As a result, staying healthy can be a bit challenging for some older individuals however, counting macronutrients or macros can be an effective way to help an aging metabolism. The process is simple and involves tracking how many grams[…]
Older People Continually Misrepresented in Media
Did you know that “older” consumers hold trillions of dollars in spending power and that number continues to rise? That’s right those aged 50 and over hold a significant amount of America’s spending power however, marketing efforts seem to continually exclude this 50 and over age demographic. New reports detail that those aged 50 and over only account for 15% of media campaign targets and of that 15% of media portraying older people, only half seem to accurately represent the group. The other half of that 15% often display images of older people[…]
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