Senior Comfort Services Blog

By Claudia Dexter

By Claudia Dexter

Seniors are the fastest growing segment of the population, not only in the United States, but in the world. Currently, individuals age 65 and over represent 13% of the U. S. population - about 41 million people - but this will grow to 20% -- 88 million -- in just a matter of 38 years. Seniors also control a great deal of the wealth in this country. (USNews)

Most people think bitter cold weather is a miserable inconvenience, but for the elderly it can also be very dangerous. You may not realize it, but our seniors actually produce less body heat than we do. This leaves the elderly particularly vulnerable to cold temperatures. When there is a blast of cold weather, the sudden temperature drop can trigger hypothermia in an elderly person even if they do not venture outside - and hypothermia can even develop in their sleep. 

Tips to Help Seniors Enjoy the Holidays

Signs That Determine Your Loved One's Needs Are Changing

Keeping your social life alive keeps you well. Oh, and nothing feels as good as FREE! Whether you're on a fixed income, saving for retirement or just want to spend wisely, consider the following ways you can increase your fun while minding your entertainment budget. As a bonus, socialization is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. Feel-good hormones can significantly lower stress hormones and improve blood pressure or lower heart rates.

We are looking forward to the holidays and all the happenings of this time of the year! The election is over, and we will hope for a return to normalcy, or as close as we know it. The months of November and December are often the cold and busy times that some New Englanders love -- and some wish would just go by quickly!

This is a question that is important for anyone who has an aging parent, relative, or acquaintance whom they are trying to help remain independent at home or deal with a disability.

Our caregivers often work with people with dementia. Observing dementia is always interesting, especially because sometimes it brings out unexpected humor in those experiencing it. Other times, of course, dementia can be a sad situation.