aging Archives - Natural Papa

As the Years Keep Passing By: Should You Consider Living With Your Parents If They Can No Longer Take Care of Themselves?

June 2, 2020 Contributor 0 Comments aging

In America, one in ten parents with children under the age of 18 are also caring for a parent or grandparent. At some point, these families had to decide the best way to provide care for older adults. Many families have forgone nursing homes and assisted living facilities and live together instead. If your family is considering this option, there are two routes for providing in-home care for aging parents: moving into their home or moving them into your home. Here we’ll look at a few things you should consider for each situation.

Family

The Pros and Cons of Multigenerational Households

August 2, 2019 Contributor 0 Comments aging

Multigenerational households are nothing new; it is a lifestyle that people all over the world have adopted for centuries. But while it may not be new, it is definitely a trend that is picking up steam as of late, as the massive population of baby boomers continue to age and need a little more assistance in their day-to-day living.

finances

5 Essential Investments for Aging Grandparents

July 30, 2019 Contributor 0 Comments aging, grandparents

Getting older has its challenges, but ultimately, it is just a new stage of life with a whole new set of opportunities as well. Even though you may have to pinch pennies a bit more than when you were working, that doesn’t mean you can’t live a full life.

Health

Five Signs Your Age Might be Catching Up to You

June 20, 2019 Contributor 0 Comments aging

While you can’t stop the hands on the clock, there are things you can do that will slow down the process, make it more comfortable for you, and helping you to ward off age-related aches and pains.

Health

Dealing With Decreasing Mobility

May 25, 2018 Contributor 0 Comments aging, elderly, mobility

There are few more universal experiences as we age than the loss of at least some amount of mobility. This process can be frustrating to deal with, especially in the presence of other changes in our lives, such as retirement, kids moving away, and even concerns with the care of our own aging parents.

Health

Looking For Ways to Stay Young? Check Out These 5 Suggestions

October 23, 2017 Guest Author 0 Comments aging

The last thing a person wants is to feel tired and old. Instead of letting the effects of aging get you down, you will have to fight back. Doing things like exercising and staying social are all great ways to stay young. The following are some of the things you need to try when attempting to avoid the aging process.