Elderly Housing - Retirement and Independent Living Communities
Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care has some good information about selecting the right retirement community. Be sure to watch the related videos for more information about elderly housing and assisted living.
Free Online Craft Ideas for the Elderly
I am trying to find online craft ideas, with directions, for elderly people in a nursing home. I have found a few things on creatingtogetherjournal.com, but it only gave me two sample ideas because it is a craft magazine.
Finding a Good Retirement Community
This is a guide about finding a good retirement community. Finding a good retirement community can require some research. If you decide to move into a retirement community, it is important that it has the amenities that you want and need.
As I have gotten older, health problems are rampant. I have problems with my hips and it had gotten very hard to get out of the my chair. My husband and I priced lift chairs. Even the little portable lift is all too expensive to even dream about.
Free Computer Training for Senior Citizens
I am a senior citizen and have a deep interest in participating in various types of computer based training opportunities. I need this training to be offered free of cost by some social institute whether government or NGO. Does anyone have a suggestion where I can look?
Activities for a Person Who is Legally Blind and Suffering from Dementia
My mother is legally blind and has early dementia; do you have any ideas for activities she might be able to do. She use to enjoy crafts and some paint by numbers, but she never had patience to learn to knit. Any suggestions you have would be appreciated. Thank you.
Activities for an Assisted Living Facility
I would like to ask your suggestions about any activities in a assisted living facility that I could add on to what we currently offer. Are there any suggestions, besides bingo?
Link: List of Senior Discounts
I think that there are enough seniors on Thriftyfun to make use of the following list of discounts you could receive.
Craft Activities for an Elderly Blind Client
I work with an elderly lady who is legally blind and she wants to work with her hands to keep busy. Any suggestions?
Preparing Parents' Home for Aging in Place
Dear brothers and sisters in thrift, I need information on "aging in place". My mother-in-law broke her femur and is currently in rehab. I need to prepare her home for optimal use when she gets home. There is a powder room on the ground floor and she can stay in the living room.
How Do Attract New Residents for a Retirement Community?
I would like to know if anyone has to help find new residents for a retirement community and if so, where have you looked or what activities have you done to get people interested in your residence?
Activities for an Assisted Living Home
I am the coordinator of social activities for an elderly care home. Any ideas for an easy, simple recipes, or food decorations for the residents to do?
Food Tips for a Disabled Person
My suggestion will help any disabled person or senior citizen living alone. I use a motorized wheel chair. I have a home aide 3 times a week, 2 hours each time. One day is designated usually to cooking. We make up partial meals for the week.
Nursing Home Mystery Game Ideas
I need a 5 minute mystery for an assisted living/nursing home game, "Who's got the jewels?"
Pistol Grip Spray Can Handle for Arthritis Sufferers
My sister told me about this several years ago. She had severe arthritis in her hands. I now have the same problem. She went to Ace Hardware and bought a little pistol grip handle for spray paint.
Can I obtain a golden passport if I am 57 and disabled?
Use Pliers for Opening Bottles
I am a senior citizen with arthritis. I find it hard to open pop bottles and milk jugs, so I decided to use my adjustable pliers and it works great. Just clamp them on the lid and twist. I store pliers in my silverware drawer so they are handy.
Social Security Benefits Binder
When I applied for Social Security benefits, I organized all my documents, correspondence and other pertinent information in a three-ring binder. Each piece of paperwork was placed in a plastic sheet protector.
Senior Discount Day at the Goodwill
I desperately needed some new sweat pants but can't afford them new so I stopped at my local Goodwill Store. I was so happy when the woman at the counter asked about my age and because I am 56, I received a senior citizen discount of 20%.
Craft Projects for the Elderly and Disabled
There are so many small craft projects, with assistance that the elderly, handicapped and disabled can do! My most important suggestion is not to involve them in a lengthy project, but one they can accomplish in a short time frame.
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