February is American Heart Month: Here’s What That Means
Being conscious of our health and the health of our loved ones is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Let’s get ready to celebrate American Heart Month this February. It’s of utmost importance to attend regular check-ups with your family doctor or at your family clinic. Do not make any significant changes to […]
January is Celebration of Life Month: Here’s What That Means
Happy new year! As we turn the page on one year, a new chapter awaits us on the other side. After a particularly bizarre year, it’s safe to assume that we’re all overdue for a little celebration. January 1st officially sparks the start of Celebration of Life Month. Formerly called National Sanctity of Human Life […]
Cold and the Elderly: How to Keep Them Warm
As temperatures start to drop throughout winter, it becomes more important to make sure our beloved seniors are kept safe and warm. While you might believe that seniors are just characteristically warm-blooded, there’s actually some science that backs up elderly cold intolerance and their vulnerability to sudden temperature changes. As people age, skin begins to […]
Elder Abuse: Signs, Types, and What to Do About It
Did you know that one in ten seniors suffers from a form of elder abuse every year in the United States? It’s an even more shocking statistic when you realize that accounts for roughly 22% of Americans. Elder abuse, which is defined as the intentional harmful act or neglect of a senior, is a disturbingly […]
Telemedicine for the Elderly: 7 Ways This New Format is Revolutionizing Care For Seniors
In this post-pandemic era, a new wave of virtual services is being made available by almost every industry. Healthcare is no exception. While telemedicine services are beneficial for people of all ages, there is one group that stands to benefit the most: seniors. As one of the demographics most at risk for contracting illnesses, telemedicine […]
Online Safety For Seniors: Education and Traps To Avoid
While the cyber world harbors risks for users of all ages, there are some groups more vulnerable to its dangers than others. With more and more online scams specifically targeting the elder population, internet safety for seniors is essential in today’s hyper-connected world. Earlier this year, the FBI reported a significant increase in online scams […]
PTSD in Elderly Veterans: The Best Ways to Help
For many senior veterans, their military experiences still affect their lives today. Even after 50+ years, they suffer from symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) like night terrors, feelings of reliving wartime, avoiding situations reminiscent of wartime, fear, and loss of interest in activities to name a few. These symptoms can often worsen with age […]
Caregivers and Winter Stress: 5 Ways to Decompress and Focus on Self
Working as a caregiver is challenging and stressful, whether you are caring for a loved one or you’re on the job. Stress tends to be most taxing towards the end of the year and after the holidays. Caregiving often means putting the needs of your loved one before your own, leaving little time to focus […]
Gardening for Seniors: How Plant Therapy Can Help
Keeping seniors happy, healthy, and active is vital. One of the best ways to do so is with plants! Therapeutic gardening has a host of benefits for seniors. Whether your loved one tends a big yard garden or keeps plants in small pots indoors, here are six ways gardening can benefit them. Boosts Mental Health […]
Creating Memories: From Compiling Journals to Creating Scrapbooks, Here Are the Best Ways to Help Seniors Hang on to Their Most Precious Experiences
Living to a ripe old age means that you’ve probably collected a lot of great memories over the years, and what better way to celebrate those memories than with these journaling ideas? Let 1Heart guide you towards some ways you can preserve and cherish your older loved one’s fondest memories for the rest of their […]