The summer months are rife with volunteering opportunities for older people with free time and compassion to share. If your hand function and general mobility are declining, there are still countless ways to leverage your wisdom, experience, and talents to help others
Life can get hectic sometimes and it's easy for loved ones to get lost in the fray. Remembering to keep in touch isn't always easy, but it's always important. This is especially true for the aging adults in your life. People who are lonely aren't always good about expressing their emotions. They may feel embarrassed by their vulnerability or they may simply believe in pushing through emotionally challenging times. Following are four hard-to-spot signs of loneliness in seniors as well as a few simple ways to prevent it.
There is nothing like spending time outdoors in the sun, especially here in the Sunshine State. However, if you or your loved ones enjoy time outside, as we do, then sunscreen should be an important aspect of your everyday self-care routine. Here in the Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Polk County area knowing our sunscreen and knowing the type that is good for us, and for our loved ones, can make a tremendous difference in our skin health, and our overall well-being. Senior Helpers Polk County is dedicated to providing tailored home care services for your loved ones, including sun care. We have the knowledge and the information necessary to help you and your seniors to enjoy the sun and sand and our beautiful Florida weather safely.
Enjoy this podcast with Jorge Giraldo, Owner/CEO, where he discusses the various types of in-home care available and what it all means.
Declared an Essential Health Service, Local In-home Senior Care Company to Add 15 New Caregivers to Support Polk-Area Seniors and Their Families.