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Being a senior can be great. Seniors typically have more free time, they’re wiser, and they can more adroitly take things in their stride. But there are inevitable drawbacks. The term “senior” can apply to a 66-year-old as equally as it can to a 106-year-old. Clearly, this is a very diverse group with diverse challenges.

Once we’re lucky enough to retire we can leave the problems of work stress and drudgery behind. However, there are new problems to be discovered. For many seniors these problems take the form of irritating aches, pains, and stiffness; annoying but not serious. For other seniors, more serious health issues will occur. But one problem

As we age, the likelihood that we will need some assistance in our lives increases. Sometimes the assistance we will need will be taking care of ourselves. We might have a condition or an injury that limits our mobility and dexterity. We might develop a neurological issue that requires some care to help us manage

Elder care services have transformed what it means to be a senior in the 21st century. Not long ago, any senior who was unfortunate enough to have an issue that required care of some kind –which, if we live long enough, will likely be a situation in which we all find ourselves one day– would

Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about mental health. To be honest, we as a society, have overlooked the importance of mental health for a long time. We all recognize and understand the dangers, the symptoms, and sometimes even the realities and causes of physical ailments; everything from the common cold, to a broken