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
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
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
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
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 Some aging parents become more withdrawn.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
Each year, flu season shows up more quickly than we may expect. Preparing for each flu season is always a good idea, especially for those at a higher risk for more serious infections, such as seniors and those with underlying health issues. The team at BeeHive Homes has a few tips we suggest you follow… Continue reading The Coming Flu Season
BeeHive Homes of Spring, Texas, is NOW OPEN! Situated in the northern Houston area of Texas, this small unincorporated town boasts a beautiful boutique-like shopping district and is rich with history. Founded in 1836 by the Harrisburg Municipality, this lovely suburb is home to nearly 65,000 residents, some of which are fairly well known (Simone… Continue reading BeeHive Homes of Spring Texas
As you age, it’s important to keep track of certain things related to your health to ensure you live a long, happy, healthy life and can live independently at home for many years. You can establish health baselines with your doctor as you approach retirement; that way, you have something to compare to as you… Continue reading Health Baselines
You may have heard of the ketogenic (or keto) diet, a low carb-high fat diet that studies have shown can help you lose weight and potentially help with diabetes, epilepsy and other diseases. The question we’d like to explore is what do these high fat diet’s impact have on the brain? A recently published study… Continue reading High Fat Diet’s Impact on the Brain
If you’re helping care for an aging parent the idea of long term care insurance may come up. Typically, long term care insurance is purchased when adults are between 50 and 65 years of age. The later it is purchased the higher the premium, but the earlier it is purchased the longer that premium will… Continue reading Long Term Care Insurance
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