You have determined the family home is just way too much for your mother and father to take care of. A small home became available…
Tips for Downsizing for a Senior With Dementia
August 24, 2022
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Overcoming Isolation as a Caregiver
August 16, 2022
Who would imagine that spending a great deal of time being a caregiver for someone else could also cause you to feel incredibly alone? The…
Get Creative When Adding More Fruits and Veggies to a Senior’s Diet
August 3, 2022
If you’re preparing meals for a senior who prefers carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), you may find it challenging to see that…
How Technology Is Making It Easier for Seniors to Age in Place
July 25, 2022
“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian Tracy…
Broken Heart Syndrome and How to Help Those Who are Grieving
July 14, 2022
In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses an analogy of glitter. Toss a handful of glitter into the air, and it is going to…
Can Treating Hearing Loss Reduce the Risk for Dementia?
July 7, 2022
Are you finding the need to turn the TV up louder for an older adult you love? Talking more loudly? Repeating conversations the senior loved…
Time Management Tips for Family Caregivers
June 22, 2022
If today’s to-dos seem like much more than you can possibly fit into 24 short hours, you’re not alone! Family caregivers are often inundated with…
Is Your Senior Loved One Overmedicated?
June 15, 2022
The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have transformed into “take two of these…and two of these…and maybe one of…
Watch for These Signs That Could Point to Senior Mobility Issues
June 7, 2022
Benjamin Franklin certainly had it right: An ounce of prevention is really worth a pound of cure. When it comes to noticing and addressing senior…
Should You Start Taking Vitamins as an Older Adult or Is It All Just Hype?
May 24, 2022
Minerals, vitamins, and supplements – oh my! Seventy percent of seniors are taking them; but is taking vitamins as an older adult actually necessary? After…