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The very idea of downsizing from a large home full of furniture and memories can be overwhelming for any of us, including many seniors. The prospect of letting go of possessions and reducing your living space, or living smaller, could be easier if you consider all the benefits it offers in terms of your quality of life.
Imagine how much more free time you would have for activities you enjoy if you were not trudging from room to room dusting old dressers and forgotten sports trophies. The reality is too, you don’t need the things your children left behind when they moved out for good. If they have not come back for it, it’s highly unlikely they ever will. Why not donate unneeded furniture in decent shape to a good cause so it can be useful again?
It is incredibly liberating to get rid of old electronics and broken appliances you never got around to fixing. Having them sitting around is a daily reminder of yet another chore, when you could banish that stuff and instead focus on doing things you really enjoy that are more meaningful than fixing an old vacuum.
There is plenty of research linking loneliness and isolation to serious health issues. The restrictive nature of home maintenance and housekeeping can shackle you to a life that is no longer meaningful after retiring and becoming empty nesters. It could be keeping you from spending time with family and friends. The mental health benefits of having less stuff and space to care for and more time to spend with others or doing things you enjoy will probably outweigh most sentimentality attached to possessions.
If you have considered a move to a senior living community, having already started downsizing and becoming used to living smaller–so you can live more fully–will mean a smoother transition into a more carefree lifestyle. You can watch movies with friends on a big screen without having to dust it. You can play games without having to store them. Our community offers space to do arts and crafts, garden, cook and read without the responsibility of maintaining all of it. Better yet, all these things can be done with others who share your interests.
Living smaller is not living less. Having less can mean having a lot more; more time for yourself, more time for friends and more time to focus on the activities you truly enjoy.
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Did you know that nearly one-third of the population has difficulty swallowing pills? Most people dont swallow pills correctly. This often results in gagging, choking, and vomiting, which usually results in people not taking their medications at all, or not taking the recommended dosage, which then results in a need for later additional medical care.If you are caring for a senior who has trouble swallowing their pills, here are some medication tips and some good news. Researchers have found new techniques that make pill-popping easier, even for large pills.German researchers recently tested two methods of swallowing pills and found that 80% of the time these methods worked better than the normal way of taking a pill. The first is the pop-bottle method, and it makes tablets go down with ease. The second is the lean-forward technique, which sends capsules straight down the throat. Both have been rigorously tested by 151 volunteers who swallowed numerous dummy pills for the sake of science. And now they are being shared with the world via their publication in the Annals of Family Medicine.Read about each method so you can try it yourself or have the senior you are caring for try it. Just may make life a little easier for you both.
At least 42 percent of U.S. workers have been caregivers for aging loved ones in the last five years. In fact, most family caregivers work full or part-time while caring for their parent, spouse, aunt, uncle, or other loved one. Juggling Your Job and Caring for a Loved One The majority (68 percent) of family caregivers report making work accommodations because of caregiving duties, including: Arriving late/leaving early or taking time off Cutting back on work hours Changing jobs Stopping work entirely If this is you, you understand the challenge of juggling work and caregiving. Youll want to know that AARP is fighting for workplace flexibility, like family leave or paid or unpaid sick leave, to support family caregivers as they balance work and caregiving responsibilities. AARP is pushing for legislation that would: Let employees use their existing sick time to help care for a family member; or Give employees a few hours of unpaid time each year to help care for their loved ones; or Allow employees unpaid leave to take their loved ones to the doctor, in the same way 15 states allow employees to take unpaid time off to attend parent-teacher conferences and school events.
Recently renovated, Golden West is a nonprofit, affordable senior living community for people age 62 and older. Our long-time staff provide quality services, including programs and activities, social events, entertainment and educational programs. In addition to community-based opportunities, we facilitate outside trips and coordinate volunteer opportunities for our residents with respected local organizations. Our midtown Boulder location offers easy access to many Boulder amenities including dining, shopping and entertainment with healthcare providers and services also nearby.
Recently renovated, Golden West is a nonprofit, affordable senior living community for people age 62 and older. Our long-time staff provide quality services, including programs and activities, social events, entertainment and educational programs. In addition to community-based opportunities, we facilitate outside trips and coordinate volunteer opportunities for our residents with respected local organizations. Our midtown Boulder location offers easy access to many Boulder amenities including dining, shopping and entertainment with healthcare providers and services also nearby.