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…
Watch for These Signs That Could Point to Senior Mobility Issues
June 7, 2022
Archives
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…
Top Excuses Alzheimer’s Caregivers Often Make
May 13, 2022
“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford We all know that no single person…
Common Caregiver Issues and How to Be a Better Advocate
May 3, 2022
Trusting someone you love into the care of someone else is not easy, especially for a senior member of the family. Whether at home or…
The Importance of Making Friends as a Senior
March 16, 2022
If you have ever watched young children at the park, you know how quickly friendships are formed. A small group can be playing a game,…
Understanding Chemo Brain and Its Effects
March 9, 2022
Confusion. Short-term memory problems. Inability to focus. Could it be Alzheimer’s? Possibly; but if you’re a cancer survivor, there is another common culprit that may…
The Dual Purposes of Family Caregiver Journaling
March 7, 2022
A lot of us are jotting down notes all of the time: grocery lists, appointments, meetings, to-do reminders, events…the list goes on and on. If…
When to Seek Guardianship for Aging Parents
March 2, 2022
In a perfect world, our family relationships would all be positive and helpful. We would manage transitional times smoothly, cooperatively, and without any disagreement. As…
Yes, You Can Be a Better Care Advocate for Your Aging Parent
February 28, 2022
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Serving as…
Living Alone with Dementia: Is It Possible to do Safely at Home?
February 22, 2022
There has long been a belief that when someone received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive dementia, the only real option…