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Give the seniors in your life tickets to movies, musicals, music, dance perfor mances or symphonies. Better yet, buy a block of tickets and make it a group out ing that will build memories. If there is a nearby community theater that does work the senior in your life enjoys, get them season tickets.
Gift a session with an aging-in-place specialist who can do a safety inspection of the senior’s home and make sugges tions that can help them stay in their homeFitnesslonger.trackers and step counters aren’t just for the young. Pick out a
HEALTH-RELATED ITEMS
Here are some ideas of what you can get the older people in your life that they are likely to treasure and appreciate.
You can also provide your favorite senior with a day of indulgence. Consider getting a gift certificate for a mani/pedi or a day at the spa. Buy them a gift certificate to their favorite salon.
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These gifts can range from a basket of specialty sauces and jams to a coupon for a home-cooked gourmet meal that you will come and prepare in their home. There are also many companies that will deliver monthly boxes filled with a variety of surprises from pasta to wine to chocolates to smoked meats.
A practical gift idea is to invest in tracking or location technology for seniors. Personal location devices can help people find their keys or other essential items.
Home modifications can also help to achieve that goal. You can gift a senior such things as the installation of grab
Consider giving a photo- related gift. Digitize the senior’s collection of photos. Gift them with a digital photo frame that you’ve loaded with shared moments. Order a blanket that has been printed with photos or create a calendar.
Gift tickets to a local sporting event. Have they always wanted to learn to golf? Buy them golfing lessons. Pickleball is popular among seniors; buy a set of lessons.
SAFETY AND LOCATION ITEMS
If you are willing to make a monthly investment, medical alert systems are a great gift that can help a senior stay in their home safely for longer.
Meaningful Gifts for Seniors
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Consider buying them classes at a local pottery or painting shop.
NOSTALGIA
There are several services that will arrange interviews, sometimes in the form of several questions a month for a year. They will then gather up the answers and photos and create an auto biographical book.
EXPERIENCES
model that is compatible with the recipi ent’s phone and comes with an app that provides workout programs.
MANY SENIORS ARE AT A POINT IN THEIR LIFE WHERE THEY ARE DOWNSIZING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO KNOW WHAT TO GET THEM AS GIFTS.
Food and beverage can make great gifts for seniors, though you’ll want to be aware of what they can and cannot eat and if they are on a restricted diet.
CONSUMABLES
Other oft-beloved gifts are those that tap into nostalgia, that bring back mem ories of beloved moments.
Buy two samplers of teas — one for you and one for them — and have tea parties over Zoom or in person.
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When you are doing your estate plan ning, make sure that your pets are cared for. Cheryl Sanford Aston, a volunteer and board member with Westie Rescue of Missouri, told APlaceForMom.com that needs can change unexpectedly, which is why it is a good idea to include a guardian for your pet in your estate planning or enough money to fund veterinary care, boarding and expenses related to finding an animal a new home.
However, there is a danger that pets will outlive their owners or that their own
Studies abound showing that seniors with pets have healthier hearts, more structured lives and suffer less loneliness and depression. A National Poll on Healthy aging co-sponsored by the AARP and the University of Michigan found that 88% of pet-owning adults aged 50 to 80 said their pets helped them enjoy life and 86% said their pets made them feel loved.
SUPPORT FOR PET CARE
Look into local dog walking services and services that will come to your home to perform grooming or scoop up the poop in your yard. Use online delivery services to order pet food or cat litter.
PETS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HELPING PEOPLE STAY HEALTHY. THIS BECOMES EVEN MORE TRUE AS WE AGE.
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With all the benefits of having a pet — and with the bond formed with a pet — you want to be able to keep the pet for as long as possible. It can be heart-breaking to have to separate from them. It’s why pet services can prolong the time you have with your pet, especially if you start to lose some of your mobility and flexibility.
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your pet, first turn to family members. These are the people who are most likely to bond with your pet and can arrange for you to visit Researchthem.agood match for your pet and make sure the home is one that your pet will be compatible with. Consider reaching out to professional rehoming ser vices such as Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet or Rehome with Love. You might also be able to get help from a breed-specific rescue organization or a no-kill shelter.
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nate money, assets or property to pay for the cost of caring for a pet. A trust can also let you express your wishes about the type and level of care you want your pet to have.
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ers will have to move to a rehabilitation center or a long-term community or assisted living facility. Dogs live 10 to 12 years on average and cats live 10 to 14 years on average. So, it is important to make plans for one’s pets, especially the older one gets.
Of the surveyed seniors who lived alone and were not in great health, 72% said their pets helped them cope with the symptoms of their ill health.
CHAIR YOGA
Health Benefits of Yoga
6 209 SENIOR LIVINGAUGUST 2022 EXERCISE
• Cobra pose.
• Mountain pose.
• Lowered blood pressure.
• Keep the breath flowing and com fortable.•Keep twists in the mid-range with a fluid quality of motion.
• Tree pose.
According to the most recent Yoga in America Study, conducted in 2016 by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance, more than 14 million people over the age of 55 practice yoga.
BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR OLDER ADULTS
• Reduced anxiety, stress and improved mindfulness and relaxation.
• Improved posture.
Chair yoga is practiced while sitting in a sturdy chair (one without wheels). Poses focus on warm-ups, strength- and flexibility-building and cool downs. Like any other form of yoga, you’ll want to listen to your body and if you find it hard to breathe, back out of the pose.
• Avoid extremes of movement and breathing.Theorganization Yoga for Seniors certifies yoga practitioners in the specif ic needs of older adults.
• Improved circulation.
of yoga per day can increase bone densi ty in the spine and hips.
THINGS TO AVOID
• Pain management, especially pain in the back or arthritis-related pain.
YOGA POSES FOR SENIORS
• Reduced risk of a fall because yoga improves balance and stability.
While many seniors are physically fit and have few restrictions to the type of yoga they practice, there are others who have mobility impairments, balance issues or simply lack the confidence to do regular yoga.
• Improved respiratory health and ability to tolerate physical exertion.
• Better digestion as yoga acts as an internal massage and stimulates the muscles needed for an effective digestive system.•Strengthened bones as 10 minutes
YOGA IS A FORM OF FITNESS AND MEDITATION THAT IS A LOW-IMPACT ACTIVITY, ONE THAT HELPS IMPROVE BALANCE, FLEXIBILITY, MUSCLE STRENGTH, AEROBIC FITNESS AND MOBILITY. IT’S AN ACTIVITY.EASY-ON-THE-JOINTS
In an article for Medicare Advantage, Christian Worstell, a Medicare and health expert, lists several important benefits for older adults who practice yoga. These include:
It is why yoga is great for seniors, even if you’re a complete beginner and have never done it before.
• Corpse pose.
• Greater flexibility and joint health, which can help manage osteoarthritis in older women.
• Avoid straight-legged forward bends.•Avoid seated postures on the floor.
• Avoid head-below-the-heart inversions.
So what are some good poses for seniors? That’s where a yoga instructor certified in working with older adults comes in. Yogiapproved.com suggests five gentle poses to start with:
It’s why chair yoga has been created. Healthline.com says that chair yoga has all the benefits of regular yoga, but it is also able to help with joint lubrication, balance and age-specific issues like menopause and arthritis.
In 2022, Duke Health released an article about the many benefits of yoga for senior adults, but it also issued a few warnings for adults who are new to the practice. When done incorrectly, yoga can cause injuries, which is also why people are encouraged to have an instructor rather than just learn from a video. Duke Health’s warnings include:
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While many seniors face age discrimi nation or are unable to find jobs that pay as much as they used to make, there are a few industries and occupations that wel come older workers.
• Financial managers.
• Musicians.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said that in 2022, the participation rate for peo ple aged 55 to 64 has returned to pre-pan demic levels with an estimated 1.5 million of retirees going back to work.
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The Balance Careers website offers sev eral ways to “age-proof” your resume. Use a functional or combination resume rather than a chronological one. Only include work from the past 10-15 years. Don’t say that you have 20-30 years of experience. Instead, say you have 10+ years.
• Electrical and electronic engineers.
GOING BACK TO WORK
Pay close attention to your resume, which is the first impression you make with a potential employer. You want to showcase your skills, but you don’t want to emphasize your age. Remove any dates from your education. Don’t feel you have to show every job you’ve ever done. Just show the work relevant to the position you are applying for.
• More workers can now work remote ly which appeals to older people tired of commutes or concerned about catching COVID-19.•Manyolder people need health insur ance coverage as medical costs rise.
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• Administrative assistants.
Computer skills are no longer optional. In fact, more than 70% of employers, according to PureMichigan Talent Connect, only accept online applications. So to even get your foot in the door, you need basic computer literacy. For those who can go beyond that, IT jobs are
• Writers.
The Urban Institute performed a health and retirement study and found the fol lowing occupations are most common for college graduates who are hired at age 62 or older:•Teachers and college instructors.
Highlight your skills and show that you are connected by giving a link to your LinkedIn profile and — if they will hold up to professional scrutiny — provide your social media handles.
WHILE MILLIONS OF OLDER AMERICANS RETIRED DURING THE PANDEMIC, 2022 HAS SEEN THEM RETURNING TO WORK IN MUCH FASTER RATES THAN OTHER AGE GROUPS.
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• Loneliness has become a bigger problem since the pandemic.
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• Sales jobs.
• Management consultants.
• Nursing jobs.
• Driving jobs such as delivery drivers, truck drivers, taxi drivers, bus drivers and chauffeurs.•Clergy.•Childcare providers.
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always in high demand so pursuing train ing or a certification in that field can open up many opportunities.
Network online at LinkedIn, which is an important way to stay connected and be alerted to potential job opportunities.
• Real estate agents.
AARP lists several reasons why older people are coming out of retirement to return to work — most often to part-time jobs:• Inflation during 2022 was at rates higher than what has been seen since 1981.•The stock market has been very vola tile, which causes 401(k)s to shrink.
Often retirees find that the workplace has changed since they were last in it. To make a successful return to work, you’ll want to upgrade your skills and manage your resume to avoid age discrimination.
• “The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen” by Hendrik Groen
• “Eva the Adventuress: A Romance of a Blighted Life”
• “The Love of Three Girls”
Some of the best places to get rec ommendations for books to read are your family and friends, a local librari an, book clubs or online websites like Goodreads that help you find new books that match your past reading preferences. And while there are plen ty of online bookstores, a great place to find treasures and get good reading suggestions are your local, private ly- owned bookstores.
• “Mr. Loverman” by Bernadine Evaristo•“Live a Little” by Howard Jacobson•“These Foolish Things” by Deborah Moggach
• “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present” by David Treuer
• “Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity” by Michael S. Kinch
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Perhaps you are one of those people who in 2020 committed to reading more books about social justice. If so, here are some that have come highly recommended:•“TheImmortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot
• “Little Luckie”
Reading Retirementin
• “New York by Night: A Female Reporter Tracking a $500,000 Robbery”•“Alta Lynn, M.D.: The Romance of Two Girls Who Married for Fun”
• “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent” by Isabel Wilkerson
Do you enjoy nostalgia? Something slightly historic and written in the style of bygone days? While doing research for his historical fiction series on Nellie Bly, author David Blixt uncovered her previously unpublished novels. The lost novels of Nellie Bly include:•“The Mystery of Central Park”
themselves in what they read. If you are looking for books with older pro tagonists, start with this list:
SOMETHING TRUE
• “Prime of Life” by P.D. Bekendam
• “A Man Called Ove” by Frederick Backman•The Ivy Malone mystery series by Lorena McCourtney
• “In Love with a Stranger”
SOMETHING POWERFUL
• “Wayne’s Faithful Sweetheart”
ONE OF THE JOYS OF RETIREMENT IS THAT YOU FINALLY HAVE A CHANCE TO CATCH UP ON ALL THAT READING YOU’VE BEEN WANTING TO DO. NOW YOU JUST HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO READ.
• “Assassination Vacation” by Sarah Vowell•“A Short History of Nearly Everything” by Bill Bryson
Or, to get you started, try some of the books recommended below.
• “Little Penny, Child of the Streets”•“Pretty Merribelle”
• “Black Fortunes” by Shomari Wills•“The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson
SOMETHING IN THE MIRROR
• “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly•“March Trilogy” by John Lewis
• “The Guns of August” by Barbara Tuchman•“Guns, Germs and Steel” by Jared Diamond•“1776” by David McCullough
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• “Twins and Rivals”
• “The Buried Giant” by Kazuo Ishiguro•“The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman
• “The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules” by Catharina IngelmanSundberg•“Call It a Gift” by Valerie Hobbs
Do you enjoy the exciting stories of things that actually happened, whether little-known events or the ones that have shaped our world? Here are some readable books about history:
SOMETHING OLD
• “She Came to Slay” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
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• Develop a contract.
certified nursing assistants: These workers perform medical-related tasks as directed by a registered nurse or nurse practitioner. They help with per sonal care and domestic chores.
AARP lists several kinds of in-home caregivers:•
• Skilled nursing providers: Also known as licensed practical nurses, these professionals are licensed by states and can evaluate, manage and observe a person’s care and provide direct medical care such as administering IV drugs, tube feedings and shots; change would dressings; or provide diabetes care.
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This outside help can assist with household care, personal care, or even healthcare. They can help with tasks that used to be easy — eating, dressing and bathing. A qualified person can help administer medicine, encourage mobili ty and run errands.
•applicants.Checkreferences and do a background check.
Once you have hired a caregiver, you’re going to need to form good con nections with that person to get the best care and to make sure your expectations are met. Ideally this person will become a good companion, one with whom you form an authentic relationship.
AgingCare recommends ways you can form relationships including exchanging stories, connecting through music, and sharing hobbies and activi ties.If a caregiver is not providing the care that you need or your personalities clash, then find a new one. It’s important that you form good bonds so that you can enjoy remaining in your home and all the comforts that it provides.
According to the University of California’s Institute for Health & Aging, nearly 12 million Americans are unable to live independently and around 41 million of them have a chronic health disease. According to PHI, a nonprofit advocacy group, there are more than 2.4 million U.S. workers who provide inhome personal and health care for seniors and those with disabilities. This number has doubled since 2010 in part because more people want to stay in their own homes.
Personal care aides: These workers are not licensed and serve as helpers and companions.•
• Assess your needs.
operating medical monitoring equip ment and assisting doctors in medical procedures.
You’re not alone in this need.
ONE OF THE REALITIES OF LIVING WITH IMPAIRMENTS AND THE HEALTH CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH OLD AGE IS THAT IT CAN INCREASINGLYBECOMEDIFFICULT TO
You want to make sure you have the right caregiver for your needs. Elderlaw recommends the following tips:
• Registered nurses: These degreed and licensed professionals can provide direct medical care from all the things that skilled nursing providers do to
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It’s why assisted living facilities exist, but many people want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. One solution is hiring an in-home caregiver.
• Identify prospects.
Home health aides: These workers can monitor a person’s health condi tions, check vital signs and help with basic life activities.
• Write a job description.
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• Licensed nursing assistants and
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• Chronic pain.
Recognizing that sex is different as an older person, the Mayo Clinic has pro vided some tips on how to maintain a healthy and enjoyable sex life. These
• Don’t give up on romance.
Dr. Lindsay Wilson is a geriatrician with the University of North Carolina Hospitals Geriatric Specialty Clinic. In an article she wrote for UNC, she said that sex can lead to increased emotional health and self-esteem. It also helps peo ple build connection and intimacy with theirPhysically,partner.
whether you have any conditions that will interfere with safe sex.
SEX TIPS
SEX IS NOT A PAST-TIME RESERVED FOR THE YOUTH. ON THE CONTRARY, MANY SENIORS REPORT THEY ARE HAVING THE BEST SEX OF THEIR LIFE.
Sex isn’t necessarily the same; older bodies are different than younger bod ies. There are challenges that seniors face that they didn’t when they were younger.However, many seniors report that sex is now more creative, involves more touching and, without the worry of get ting pregnant, is associated with less stress.
• Stay healthy by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, limiting your use of alcohol and not smoking.
• Arthritis.
The National Institutes of Health lists the following issues that can compro mise or complicate the enjoyment of sex among older people:
• Too much alcohol.
Benefits of sex for Seniors
more vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases than younger people are. They recommend doing four things to enjoy safeFirst,sex. do a background and body check. Talk about each other’s sexual history and then explore your partner’s genitals for sores, abnormal discharge andNext,odors.get yourself tested for AIDS/ HIV and STIs as some of the symptoms for these diseases are also associated withThird,aging.use a condom and water-based lubricant every time you have any sort of sex (oral, vaginal or anal) — even during foreplay. Keep this up until you know your partner’s history and are in a sexually exclusive relationship.
• Diabetes.
• Obesity.
• See a sex therapist.
• Surgery.
• Depression.
include:•Talk with your partner about sex.
Just because you can’t get pregnant doesn’t mean you can ignore safe sex practices. Sexually transmitted diseases are a real thing. According to HealthinAging.org, older adults are
• Adapt your routines by having sex when you have the most energy and when you have more time.
CHANGES AND CHALLENGES
All of which is not to say sex for older people doesn’t come with some difficul ties. Men are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction. Vaginas shorten and narrow and the vaginal walls stiffen and thin. It can take more time for the vagina to lubricate naturally and there is usually less lubrication.
• Stroke.
sex encourages seniors to move their body and be active. For women, it can help strengthen their vag inal tissue and pelvic floor muscles, which aids in fighting incontinence and prolapse.
• Dementia.
• Incontinence.
• Expand your definition of sex. It doesn’t just have to be intercourse.
Finally, talk to your health care pro vider about how to protect yourself and
• Peyronie’s disease.
ADVANTAGES
SAFE SEX
• Medications.
• Heart disease.
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