Symptoms of Relocation Stress Syndrome are:
exhaustion
sleep disturbance
anxiety
grief
depression
disorientation.
These can be exacerbated by the death of a loved one, dementia, poor physical health, frailty, no support system, sensory impairment and simply not knowing what lies...
Many older adults find themselves unable to care for their homes as they age They may have trouble navigating the maintenance tasks, cleaning and routine chores. Others struggle to complete normal activities of daily living on their own, such...
The well-being of seniors in nursing homes is very important when choosing a home for your aging loved one. It's not just about choosing a nursing home with a good reputation and lots of activities, but also about checking...
When you are selling a home it is handy to have a list of items that are to remain in the home so that no mistakes are made. A lady we worked with gave her brand new fridge to...
It can be so easy to spend years, if not decades, in the same home getting annoyed at the same old issues. Committing to fixing these problems and spending the money on upgrades can often seem like something that...
Okay, at Seniors Lifestyle Magazine, we have published our own articles and shared many others from great writers. We like to talk about senior housing issues.
So we are always watching through the media for interesting articles that we think our...
Many life transitions can trigger the need to divest yourself of extra stuff. Not just those old toys and worn-out lamps, sometimes our belongings are more valuable than what would go quickly in a Garage Sale.
When we surveyed Milennials...
No one wants work to do when they buy a home these days. They all want stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, neutral paint, beautiful, clean rooms, and NO WORK. No clutter, painting, major repairs, cleaning, yard work, or barriers to...
The number of homeless seniors in Canada and other “wealthy” countries is rising. As of 2016 those over 50 accounted for more than 41 percent of the homeless in Canada. Many see this as a trend since the overall...
Untidy spaces are considered a major risk for falls and when it comes to seniors, around one in five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or head trauma. Every year, around three million older people are treated...
