The month of May is winding down, but it still serves as a reminder to celebrate older Americans.  Did you know that we especially commemorate aging adults during Older Americans Month every May.

In 2024, the theme selected is:  “Powered by Connection”. This reminds us all of the importance of social interactions and relationships in enhancing the well-being of our older population.

As a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve older adults, Friends Life Care cares about older adults and their holistic health and well-being.
History of Older Americans Month
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Whether you call yourselves Grandma and Grandpa, Nana and Pop-Pop, Bubbie and Zeide or something even more creative and endearing, you are officially a member of the “Best Club Ever”, The Grandparents Club!  Why is it the best club?  Because of the critical role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren.  It’s not just about showing up on the holidays with presents, although that’s always welcomed. Rather, it’s about the invaluable connection you offer your grandchildren, and the treasures available within that relationship.

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Theh majority of people enjoy spending time outdoors and enjoying nature and the fresh air.  Taking a deep breath outside after being inside can help to reduce stress. And believe it or not, this is an emerging topic in scientific research! It’s called grounding, or earthing. It revolves around connecting with the earth. And it can have huge health benefits by helping in reducing inflammation improving cardiovascular disease, muscle damage, and chronic pain, and enhancing our mood.
Staying Steady: Preventing Outdoor Falls for Seniors
Unfortunately, as we age, outdoor a…

As we grow up into our second life and become retired or semi-retired, we may notice that simple tasks like navigating the bathroom can become more challenging and potentially hazardous. We tend to do a great job at compensating as we go, but eventually, it becomes obvious that it should be easier and safer!

Knowing some of the more common locations where injuries occur as we age at home, is important for future proofing, and allowing us to prepare for Home Modifications to help us thrive. For example, the bathroom is one of the most common places for falls among seniors…

Home Health Rehab has become a valuable and essential mode of providing rehabilitation services to people of all ages and medical necessities. As defined by the American Physical Therapy Association, “Home health care is provision of skilled therapy services in the patient’s place of residence.

Home care may actually be provided in the patient’s residence, the caregiver’s home, a hospital emergency room, skilled nursing facility, residential facility, group home, hospice, or elsewhere in the community.” [1]
Types of Home Health Rehab
There are two different t…