Senior citizen discounts are one of the perks of getting older (along with greater wisdom and experience!). We at Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses wanted to round up some of the best deals in the greater Philadelphia and surrounding areas, since that is where most of our clients reside. Read on to learn about discounts for food, sports, and culture!
The New Year is just around the corner, everyone! It’s another new start, a clean slate to fill with your best efforts for the year ahead. Are you part of the 45% of the population who usually makes resolutions? Or the 38% who never do? The Journal of Clinical Psychology with a University of Scranton survey posed these questions and discovered that only 8% of “resolvers” actually keep up with their goals six months into the year. So an 8% success rate on less than half the population seems to say we’re not a nation that’s enthralled with resoluteness! At least not of the New Year’s variety.
December is a wonderful month full of cheer, holidays, and celebrations!* We at Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses wanted to share some of the festivities going on that might be enjoyable for seniors, families, and friends alike! Even if a loved one is in senior care, see which of these activities they might be able to enjoy. Let’s take a waltz down Holiday Lane, and see what’s happening this month in Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester Counties!
If you’ve resolved to lose weight and eat a healthier diet this year, you are not alone. But what’s the best way? And when it comes to seniors, especially those receiving occasional, or even regular in home care, how can you be sure that they are getting the right kind of calories, not just the right amount? Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses takes a look at one way to bring more health to the table this coming year.
Much has been published and talked about regarding what’s called “the Mediterranean diet.” Perhaps you’ve wondered how these suggestions for healthy eating can be applied to the seniors in your life, and whether it is something you should prioritize.
With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to take a look at classic candies from decades past. These are sure to make the senior citizens in your life smile, and perhaps bring back some fond memories! You might be surprised at how long some of these candies have been in production – almost eighty years in some cases! Let’s take a walk down Memory Lane of Halloween’s past…
Did you know that each month of the year, there are multiple daily, weekly, and monthly observances for various causes? Some are more popular than others, some are obscure, some are geographically-limited, and so on. We thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the monthly observances for October, and share how they might relate to senior care!
This is one of the more popular observances, mostly because of the funding that is part of the breast cancer cause (Susan G. Komen being one of the largest organizations involved). Here are some statistics from BreastCancer.org about this disease:
Have you considered going back to school in your golden years? For many people past their fifties, it can be intimidating to think about enrolling and finishing (or starting!) a degree. Technology has changed so much, the student body is much younger, it costs too much money, etc…these are all typical reasons someone may shy away from furthering their education. But as you can guess, there are many great reasons for seniors to head back to campus! Here are just a few to consider:
Maintain cognitive ability. It’s no secret that memory and cognitive function tend to decrease as we age. Recent studies have shown some correlation, however, between mental pursuits and improved cognition. Going back to school – or even just taking a few classes here and there – is one great way to use your brain and give it new challenges.
