Information about how to stay strong, be safe, and maintain your independence by integrating these top fitness options into your training plan.

Cycling might not be ideal for all seniors but it offers great exercise to those who can still indulge. This is a wonderful article on the benefits of cycling for seniors.

Information about how staying vital and connected can help you ward off the depression that often comes with aging. The article lists simple things you can do, even from your own home.

This article details a variety of chair exercises for seniors and includes expert advice from professionals in the health industry.

This site offers 6 different activity types from nature to the arts as well as both in-home (downloadables included!) and outdoor options.

Information about knowing your rights and having the tools to force or push nursing home staff and management to follow the law can make all the difference.

After retirement, boredom can start to invade older people’s lives. They repeat the same day over and over again, which among other things, can lead to depression. Even senior social activities can become tedious and hard to handle.

This is why, this article, goes over the best games for seniors—suitable for all tastes. Keep your brain sharp, get competitive, and, best of all, have some fun.

Apps to help keep track of health, manage money, exercise your brain, and stay connected with others.

A favorite is the “Be My Eyes” app, which virtually connects seniors with volunteers across the globe who can help with everyday tasks.

Safety both in and out of home is a top priority for elders and there are many simple safety steps that will reduce the risk of accidents and abuse.

The guide explains what Medicare is, Available plans in Illinois, Eligibility, Enrollment timeline and other resources. It also goes into detail about the advantages and disadvantages of each plan.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

As we all find ourselves more homebound than usual during the current pandemic, safety around the home is of the utmost importance. This is especially true for seniors that may be home alone more often.

One of the most likely rooms that accidents occur is in the bathroom, and especially the shower. With that in mind, Safety.com has created a helpful article with timely tips to assist seniors and caregivers lower the risk of an accident.

Ergonomics is the science of identifying the correlation between humans and a system and optimizing the system for humans to make it easier to use. The primary goal of ergonomics is to make workplaces safer and more comfortable. However, ergonomics plays a critical role in senior care too. This guide details the many benefits of ergonomic practices for senior citizens in their homes, and how it can help mediate common old age problems.

There are many things you can do to create a home that’s safe, comfortable and friendly for older adults. Senior Safety interviewed some of the leading experts on aging in place, senior care, and occupational therapy and offers some great information on this page.

A comprehensive that addresses every part of the house. It discusses options, and — in many cases — how much work might be involved in retrofitting a house to current or future needs (and whether it would be realistic to do so).

This pages speaks to the fact that people who are disabled or advanced in age may benefit from smart home technology more than others. Smart home devices do a lot for people who might otherwise not be able to control things in their homes on their own.

The National Council for Aging Care is working on raising awareness of the danger of Alcohol Abuse in the Elderly. Their informative, comprehensive discussion on this topic can be found in this link to their guide.

Proper medication management is critical for people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. This medically-review guide to provide important tips and resources for seniors and their caregivers to stay safe.

The guide includes:

• Tips for caregivers on how to manage medications, including a medication list template
• Medication management tools, such as pill dispensers, safe storage, and medication reminders

• Dangerous drug interactions to be aware of
• Common side effects and medication issues specific to dementia and Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer Support is a free service that helps families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This free search tool and
nationwide database of Alzheimer’s care facilities helps families locate licensed care homes and communities that are properly equipped to provide care for their loved ones.

This article takes a deep dive into art therapy, the techniques involved and how they can be very effective in helping people living with Alzheimer’s.

It includes a list of potential activities as well, in the hopes of helping others. You can check out our guide here: Arts and Crafts for People with Alzheimer’s

Helping anyone living with Alzheimer’s is extremely important, and thankfully there are some science-backed techniques out there now which are truly effective, but most importantly these are fun activities that can help connect, bond and enjoy life.

Rebecca [email protected], registered nurse, and a health writer,  has created an infographic about  arthritis and joint pain as well as write a detailed overview about the disease, that affects millions worldwide.

Use this link to view her article.

This article addresses a related issue: the challenges that senior citizens face when trying to buy a home. It starts by looking at the most common hurdles: predictable, regular income streams, narrow availability of homes that meet seniors’ mobility needs, realtors that aren’t up for the job, and more.  It addresses the question: Can you even get a 30-year mortgage as a senior? Finally, it covers the types of mortgages commonly marketed to seniors and talks about some of the financial mistakes that retirees make.

This resource about financial scams that target seniors covers:

• 7 common scams and how to recognize them
• What to do if someone tries to scam you
• What to do if you’ve fallen for a scam

This guide highlights strategies for navigating senior’s medical expenses and offers helpful tips for budgeting, choosing the right medical insurance option, as well as maximizing deductible medical expenses.

The resource contains tons of at-home exercising programs (lots of low-impact ones) and some fun brain boosters and puzzles to keep the mind active.

SeniorAdvice.com, an industry-leading senior care organization dedicated to providing the tool and resources needed to help enhance the lives of older adults, has a dedicated section that provides extremely well detailed and thorough information for families and senior citizens who are researching available care options and programs that can help maintain their independence and quality of life.

This free resource provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and care options that are available in every city and state across the country.

Caring.com helps the elderly and their families find supportive communities that meet their needs. As cost is often one of the major barriers, they work to help families fully understand the cost of long term care and to match seniors with programs that can offer financial support. To that end, they created a comprehensive resource designed to help couples learn about the available senior living options that are specifically designed to cater to their needs, and how they can afford and pay for this care.

Information on how to find endless and entertaining ways to pass [the] time, get involved, and discover new passions.

This article talks about injuries from falls among seniors and how they can be prevented with some simple home modifications. This article also looks at:

• Falling risk statistics

• Simple changes to reduce the risk of falling (by room)

• Resources you can turn to when doing home modifications for seniors

Did you know that over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain? That’s 30% of the population.

Can that number be reduced?  Yes.  This article describes how.

Emergencies are inevitable, but these top medical alert systems equip you with fast, 24/7 assistance to get you help when needed most. Medical alert systems are creating technology-leading wearables, buttons and home equipment to help you when accidents occur.

This guide addresses

• Why are seniors at higher risk of oral issues?

• What are the most common elderly dental problems?

• How is seniors’ dental health connected to systemic diseases?

Dementia is a blanket term that refers to a cohort of pathophysiological conditions. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Other examples of dementia include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Shy-Drager syndrome, Huntington’s disease, alcohol-related dementia, AIDS-related dementia and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Common symptoms of dementia include progressive loss of cognitive functions such as memory, social skills and emotional reactions.

Dementia and sleep disorders share a paradoxical ‘chicken and egg’ relationship. While many people living with dementia tend to experience poor sleep on a regular basis, patients diagnosed with certain sleep disorders – such as insomnia and sleep apnea – are also more likely to develop dementia symptoms.

To learn more, click on this link.

This guide has a wide array of topics, including breakdowns on the different Medicare plans and hearing aid costs.

Learn to spot signs of nursing home abuse and how to get fair compensation for your elderly loved one.

When you turn 65, you are eligible for Medicare, which is a health insurance plan provided by the federal government.

However, even though you are eligible, you will still have costs associated with the program in the form of premiums.

In order to help defray these uncovered expenses, the federal government authorizes private companies to sell Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, also known as Medigap.

This guide can help you sort through various options.

Levin & Perconti provided this excellent guide that explains what nursing home abuse is, the different types of abuse, signs of abuse, and how to prevent it.

FAs healthcare costs skyrocket and the social security surplus continues to dwindle, many seniors face an unpredictable financial future. Fiscal Tiger, a website focused on helping people improve their financial health, recently wrote a guide geared toward helping manage many of the specific financial challenges facing Seniors.  This guide covers everything from saving money on energy and groceries to insurance, and housing.

Retirement Homes Near Me is a free service that allows older adults to find retirement communities and homes in their area.  It features more than 40,000 communities and homes, it is one of the largest retirement resources online.

This collection of free online legal resources for seniors has information on retirement benefits, social security, medical care, and a whole lot more, including a list of articles pertaining to legal help for the elderly.

This website is a guide for seniors and retirees. It covers Financial Help, Health Care, Help with Rent, Housing Assistance, Food Assistance, Clothing Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Daily Life, and much more.

This guide offers timely and important information about colds and flu, why elderly people are at a higher risk of infection, and how influenza and the common cold can lead to more serious health complications in older adults. It also includes key information on how to spot the signs and symptoms of flu, the different types of infections, and the importance of identifying and treating symptoms early. It provides helpful online resources and tools for caregivers and families to help elderly loved ones stay safe and healthy against coughs and colds.

Information about how eating a variety of foods from all food groups can help supply the nutrients a person needs as they age.

As our country faces a second wave of the pandemic, safety is front-of-mind for most of us. The elderly are especially vulnerable and even more so for those in assisted living settings. Because of this, many families are choosing to bring their senior parents home, but many homes are not exactly “senior-friendly”.

That’s why this team created a resource that will help families navigate the process of bringing a loved one home. The guide explains what home modifications can be made to increase senior safety, extra precautions to take, as well as the benefits.

This senior home safety resource from This Old House is up-to-date, includes timely statistics, information graphics, and tips to improve home safety and accessibility for seniors.

Most seniors would prefer to stay in their own homes as they age, but this can put them in a very vulnerable position when it comes to their safety and security. This site offers great resources of all kinds of advice and support regarding senior safety at home.

This article covers the many factors, including illness, disability, and issues with mobility, the cause many senior citizens to find themselves socially isolated. For this reason, many senior citizens benefit from end-of-life care. End-of-life care can also be a rewarding career for empathetic individuals who want to work with people, and it’s a field that will likely experience a significant increase in demand as the significant Baby Boomer demographic continues to age.

You are turning 65 (congratulations!), and you want to know how much Medicare will cost you – it is one of the most common questions asked, and this guide is a great way to find out the answer.

This resource examines the issue of hunger among the older adult population and addresses health and financial impacts due to food insecurity. Data on the demographics of older adults living with hunger in America is also shared within the article. The resource closely reviews factors that contribute to senior food insecurity such as lack of transportation, isolation, and more. Readers can find helpful tips and information on how to have open conversations with older adults regarding food assistance from trusted organizations and programs.

Older adults contribute to society in a variety of forms, not only socially as family members and friends, but as a population that continues to participate in the workforce or as volunteers. This guide will present indicators, knowledge, and actionable steps to help seniors and family members seek treatments and mitigate the effects of mental illness.

Many families consider moving their parent into an assisted living community during this period, but how do you recognize the signs that it’s time for assisted living

These tips and guidelines will help you team up with your loved one and their doctor to yield the best possible outcome for their health care.

Every year, seniors fall foul of frauds and are losing out to the tune of tens of billion dollars. It is crucial for more internet security and online privacy for this generation of users. They are prime targets for scammers. Although they are used to using current technology, there are more ways in which scammers and attackers are tricking these individuals into following their frauds. Aside from this, there are plenty of ways that hackers can glean information without anyone knowing. It is these areas which are concerning because the things we put in place to keep family members secure, can lead to them being compromised.

For seniors, it is extremely important to stay engaged in the community, as well as keep in touch with family and old friends.

Unfortunately, internet fees can get quite expensive, especially for those who are living on a fixed income or simply budgeting.

That’s why the team at DecisionData.com collected all the available discounts from the top providers for seniors looking to get connected

FamilyAssets works to raise awareness about Parkinson’s which often affects older generations.

They have published this in-depth guide on how care-takers and families can support their loved ones.

An article that speaks to the fact that a transition from a home you’ve lived in for many years to a new environment can trigger difficult emotions for everyone involved.

This guide is no cost to use and educates readers on important aspects to consider when selecting a medical alert system. It answers common questions about the cost, function, and style of the device. It also breaks down the pros and cons of the major medical alert brands with verified reviews.

This site provides information on how to determine the best Medicare plans for your individual needs.

They break down each part of Medicare and what is included under each such as:

• Medications
• Treatments
• Therapy

Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance coverage for senior citizens age 65 years and older, the disabled of any age, and to anyone suffering from end-stage renal disease.

Metal detecting is a great hobby for all people, but especially senior citizens.

This guide covers how to get started metal detecting, the benefits of metal detecting, and why it’s the perfect hobby for seniors.

A major move is an incredibly stressful endeavor. Whether you’re downsizing, moving into a new home closer to friends and loved ones, moving into a senior living community, or even moving in with a family member, you can find yourself struggling to handle the move. These moving tips for seniors can make the process much easier.

This website provides valuable educational resource for individuals seeking help because nursing home abuse is what can unfortunately happen to any residents under the care of a licensed care facility. There are different types of abuse. The most common types of abuse are physical, sexual, emotional, or financial. This abuse often happens in plain sight, and can often be overlooked. It can be caused by a staff member at the facility, or even other residents living there.

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. It is estimated that upwards of 10 million seniors are abused each year. Our mission is simple, to be the top online resource educating the public on the risks of senior abuse in an attempt to save lives and rebuild shattered trust.

Nursing Home Abuse Justice was founded to expose the widespread abuse and neglect that occurs in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Some statistics indicate that as many as 1 in 3 senior residents has been victims of nursing home abuse. Their mission is to educate seniors and their loved ones of these horrors so that we can work together to stop the cycle of abuse harming our seniors.

This webpage will help Illinois residents understand assisted living, home care, and adult day care costs throughout the state. It also explores the payment options and financial assistance programs available to assist in caring for the elderly, be that in residential care or for aging in place at home.

Seniors and older veterans are often targets of phishing scams, and this is a helpful guide to help people identify when someone might be trying to scam them and what they can do about it.

Did you know that senior financial abuse is estimated to have cost victims at least $2.9 billion last year alone?  Read this article to find out more.

People engage in the practice for different reasons, including improving health, building muscle strength, perfecting the body’s posture, enhancing flexibility, among other reasons.  In this guide,  will help you understand restorative yoga, its benefits, and the poses you can do.

Provides information and resources on cybersecurity.

Since mesothelioma doesn’t show symptoms until 20-50 years after exposure to asbestos, it is very prevalent in senior citizens.  This site provides in-depth information on this topic.

Since senior citizens are often one of the main targets of fraud and internet scams, Privacy HQ has put together a guide specifically for them to help identify the different types of internet security issues and what seniors can do to protect themselves or find help if they have become a victim.

Senior Guidance provides numerous helpful resources and articles on senior living, aging, dementia, senior care, caregiving, and more.

It is essential for seniors to look at what they are doing when eating. Seniors should look well at how they are planning their meals and making the most out of their diets as they age. This resource discusses the good news that there are various points that can work when planning a healthy dietary routine.

In addition to helping readers decide if long-term care suits their unique situation, the guide:

• Reviews long-term care options by state and what kinds of costs are required.
• Discusses how to use personal loans to make ends meet and make care affordable.
• Includes expert testimonials from professionals who work in the long term care field.

Memory loss is a big concern for seniors, as it will seriously affect their quality of life. There are never any certainties in prevention, but there are some simple lifestyle changes that can be made to reduce the risk of developing these disorders. This guide goes through these changes, such as physical exercise, brain aerobics, nutrition and supplements, and sleep and relaxation.

The article, published by Senior Lifestyle, discusses why nutrition is so important for seniors’ health, detailing common nutrition issues found in older adults. The article also features a guide on what types of food are healthiest for seniors - including information on antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and more.

Family Living Today, a resource site for families living healthy and active lifestyles offer a great guide about steps seniors can take to live a healthy and energized life.

This link was added because Healthy Lombard was contacted by Rachel, a volunteer with a very special group of youth in an after-school education program. They have been learning about the special role of grandparents in the family, especially to their grandchildren and the benefits of keeping fit.  Two of the students Hannah and Mia found a great senior resource and thought it should be shared on our site.  We totally agree!

The Gateway a Frontier authorized dealer, put together this guide covers information to make the lives of seniors more convenient by highlighting existing technology.

Article that speaks to the fact that you are never too old or wise for some frugal financial advice.

Information on the most common in-home injuries for seniors and how to prevent them.  As we age, our ability to care for ourselves begins to diminish.  This article speaks to what to watch out for to keep yourself out of harm’s way.

Article about older adults and the importance of social interaction because staying socially active and maintaining interpersonal relationships can help you maintain good physical and emotional health and cognitive function.

This guide covers a variety of part-time job ideas for seniors looking to supplement their income in a role that fits their interests and lifestyle. Whether looking for a remote position, a people-facing job, or a more creative role, our list has something for everyone.

NVISION Eye Centers, a community of surgeons, optometrist partners, and employees dedicated to helping people live better by seeing better, published an educational guide on the connection between diabetes and vision problems. This free resource highlights common eye diseases brought on by diabetes, and how to prevent future damage.

Active aging has become a norm all around the world and participation of older people in different segments of the community is encouraged. This guide covers the use of mobility aids for seniors.

This guide to senior fire safety,  includes everything from fire prevention tips to what to do if a fire starts.

Providing care for seniors is not something that you just know how to do - you might have natural amounts of patience, compassion, and empathy, but you’ll need to hone these skills and others in order to provide proper levels of care for a friend or loved one in need. This article speaks to that issue.

To help educate seniors on devices that can help them maintain their health at home, 100Plus.com compiled this list of monitoring devices.

This site offers information on:

• Practical tips and advice to help the elderly prepare for winter and stay healthy and warm during cold weather.
• A guide to improving the warmth and energy efficiency of seniors’ homes, including tips and FAQs on wall, loft, and roof insulation.
• Information about energy grants, winter assistance programs, and other cold-weather benefits that the elderly are eligible for.
• Other useful tips such as how to save money on energy bills and links to other useful tools and winter resources.