Part two of our three part series on perks for seniors provides tips and information about home and healthcare services that eligible senior

How Volunteering Can Improve Your Quality of Life Getting older can have its’ benefits. One reward is the wisdom that comes with age and life experience. And what better way to share that wisdom than to volunteer? You give back but you get back a lot more. Whether you are sharing your stories at a soup kitchen or helping a student with their reading skills, your life will have more meaning and your age will be an asset when you help others. In fact, a growing body of resea

For many seniors, there comes a time when they need a little extra help and have to decide whether to stay in their own home vs. moving into an independent or assisted living community. There are benefits to both so it’s really important to determine what you need and then weigh the cost benefits as well as your personal lifestyle preferences. Here are three main things to consider: 1. Requirements for assistance The first consideration is deciding on the type of services t

Whether you are downsizing because of a move or simply to unclutter your life, there are definitely some tangible benefits that can come from the process. Sometimes we end up spending more time taking care of “our things” than ourselves or our friends and family. When you remove some of those obstacles, you have time to focus on what is really important. Here are three positives that can come from downsizing: 1. Mental space We all spend a lot of time cleaning and moving th

Whether you are downsizing into a smaller home or condo or moving into a retirement community, it can be hard work both emotionally and phys

FirstLantic homecare company awarded "Top Places to Work in South Florida". Co-founders, Bart Delsing and Jack Maloney have recent

For most of us, sleep tends to become a little more elusive with each lap of the Earth around the sun. But the notion that we should simply accept sleep problems as a natural part of the aging process is only partially true. While hormonal changes make us more prone to insomnia, they shouldn’t deter a good night’s rest. According to the National Institute of Aging (NIA), “Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as all adults—7 to 9 hours each night.” Unfortunately, s

Some people simply don’t feel right until they’ve practiced yoga for the day, which might explain its 5,000 year relevance. Seniors included