Home Healthcare or assisted living?  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 and hire a home healthcare provider versus moving into an independent or assisted living community. There are advantages to both, so it's essential to determine what you need and weigh the cost benefits and your personal lifestyle preferences. In South Florida, there are many options enabling you to make the best choice suited to your needs. Here are the main things to consider:   Requirements for assistance The first consideration is deciding on the type of home services you need. Do you simply require help with household chores, meals, or full-time assistance due to medical needs? Is [...]

Many of us are aware of the benefits of yoga for mental and physical well-being. But did you know that Tai Chi could be equally beneficial? Tai Chi has been practiced in China for at least three hundred years and is known as a non-competitive martial art that combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness. And while not as well-known as its yoga counterpart, Tai Chi is becoming one of the biggest trends in senior fitness. FirstLantic, a home healthcare company devoted to health and wellness, explains why Tai Chi is so curative.   Five reasons tai chi is good for seniors   Improves balance and flexibility The shifts in body weight that come with performing many tai chi movements help promote better balance. [...]