It’s a well-known saying that laughter is like medicine. Laughing certainly makes us feel better, but is it literally beneficial for our health? An interesting study found measurable effects of humor on a group of test subjects, which could indicate that laughing is an effective weapon against memory loss. Let’s face it, most of our laughing happens when there are other people around. A senior who spends most of her time alone at home doesn’t get much company, but Caring Hearts in home services can provide that all-important human companionship. After passing the day with good stories, shared activities, and plenty of laughs, your loved one will be surprised at how quickly the time has gone. If your loved one is in need of in home care give us a call today.

Caring for an older friend or family member is challenging, especially when you’re trying to do so from far away. Thankfully, there are many ways you can support your senior loved one and keep tabs on health and happiness. Below is some practical advice for bridging the distance between you and the person you’re helping.

Medical Coverage

Ensuring your loved one has the medical coverage necessary to be safe and healthy is a key to good quality of life. Medicare is particularly useful in meeting that need. If your senior doesn’t already have Medicare in place, be advised the Medicare Annual Election Period is from October 15 through December 7. That’s the only enrollment period available, so seniors who need to get coverage or change their existing coverage must take action during that time.

With some may board games on the market these days, it can make it hard to choose one that the whole family will enjoy. With the older generation taken into consideration we have a few ideas of games everyone can enjoy. The first one is Scrabble. Scrabble is a classic for anyone who loves to play with words, making it an ideal board game for book lovers. The younger generations might know this game known as “Words with Friends.” The next choice that comes to mind is Pictionary. Pictionary is for families who jump at the chance of expressing themselves through art. The game is played by different players trying to identify a word or phrase based on their teammates drawing. If you are wanting to play a game with toddles take into consideration that they do not have a great attention span. This is where Candyland may come in handy. Candyland is colorful, fun, and has instructions easy enough for children under the age of 6 to play. These are just some of the options of board games that can be taken into consideration to play as the holiday season get closer.