With the holidays approaching, it’s time to start thinking about gift-giving. As much as we love them, grandparents can be especially hard to shop for. In many families, grandparents are the ones who give, rather than receive, gifts. This holiday is the perfect time to find a meaningful gift for your elderly loved ones. BeeHive… Continue reading Gifts for Grandparents
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Awareness of the Holiday Blues
The holidays are a wonderful time of year; however, there can be a lot of pressure associated with the holiday season. While aging can bring wisdom and experience, there are struggles that many seniors may face, especially during this time of year. The team at BeeHive Homes is here to bring awareness of the holiday… Continue reading Awareness of the Holiday Blues
Holiday Overeating
The holidays are known for spending quality time with loved ones and eating traditional meals with your family, but many people overeat during the holidays. While enjoying food during this time of year is important, seniors must be mindful of what they eat. Here are a few tips from BeeHive Homes that can help ensure… Continue reading Holiday Overeating
The Impact of Thankfulness
It’s November and our thoughts turn to the holidays, especially Thanksgiving. While turkey and pumpkin pie are certainly part of this fall holiday, it began as a celebration of thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. For some, the holidays can be filled with sadness, depression or anxiety; these feelings can particularly… Continue reading The Impact of Thankfulness
Safe Holiday Travels
The holidays are here, which means many families will be scheduling upcoming travel plans. Being prepared can be the key to safe holiday travels. Families everywhere travel during the holiday season to spend time with loved ones. As enjoyable as these times are, travel can be hard on all of us, especially the elderly. Caring… Continue reading Safe Holiday Travels
Seasonal Affective Disorder
The changing seasons can have more of an impact on us than we know. The fall and winter bring shorter days and less daylight, as well as colder weather that keeps us indoors much longer. These changes can affect more than our routine. BeeHive Homes is here to help you understand seasonal affective disorder and… Continue reading Seasonal Affective Disorder
Halloween Memories of Today’s Seniors
Today, Halloween is big business with nearly 10 billion dollars expected to be spent on decorations, candy and costumes in 2022. But for those in their senior years, Halloween was a very different holiday in their youth. How has Halloween changed? What are some of the Halloween memories of today’s seniors? American colonists celebrated the… Continue reading Halloween Memories of Today’s Seniors
Advance Care Planning
For some families, this subject is almost taboo but it is so important. The term refers to planning for end-of-life decisions and the challenges that the family may face. It does include more than just end-of-life wishes and should include conversations between the elderly person, medical providers, and family members. Advance care planning also covers… Continue reading Advance Care Planning
Alcohol and Aging
Aging is a normal part of life; however, many factors influence healthy aging. Some factors are out of our control, while others, such as good habits, allow us to control how we age. One factor that plays a key role in how we age is alcohol. Like all adults, the elderly should limit alcohol consumption… Continue reading Alcohol and Aging
Helping Aging Parents Get Care
It can be difficult to notice changes and decline in your elderly parents. These changes can be subtle, such as forgetfulness or trouble with everyday tasks. Some aging parents become more withdrawn. For many, these changes come with many questions and added challenges. At BeeHive Homes in Texas, we can help you decide which steps… Continue reading Helping Aging Parents Get Care