The isolation and fear due to COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the wellbeing of older adults, with nearly half of seniors surveyed in a Kaiser…
Do You Know the Signs for Spotting a Mental Health Concern in Seniors?
February 10, 2021
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Caregiving Tips for New Caregivers
January 20, 2021
It may have come completely without warning: an unanticipated fall that caused a fractured hip and the requirement for Mom to have assistance to stay…
Aging with Dignity: Tips for Caregivers
January 14, 2021
It is easy to get swept up in the day-to-day tasks of caregiving for a senior you love. There is so much to be done,…
How to Overcome Shadowing Behaviors in Dementia Patients
January 8, 2021
Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s may be all too familiar with the difficulty experienced in trying to take a quiet minute or two alone…
Older Adults With Dementia: How Creating a Memory Book Can Help
December 17, 2020
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are what bind together our past…
Care Tips to Help Seniors With Holiday Depression
December 10, 2020
Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for some seniors, the holidays are a period of profound unhappiness. Longing for holidays…
Helping Seniors Maintain Holiday Traditions During the Pandemic
December 3, 2020
Think of the most perfect holiday season you can possibly imagine. While that image may vary a little for each of us, helping seniors maintain…
Senior COPD Patients: Benefits of a Humidifier
November 19, 2020
For seniors and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the ideal air quality in the house is crucial. Air that is too dry,…
How to Let Go of Caregiver Guilt
November 12, 2020
Family care providers give a great deal of themselves to attend to their loved ones, often sacrificing their own needs and desires in the process….
Is It Just a Senior Moment – or Could it Be Alzheimer’s Disease?
November 6, 2020
You altogether forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Friday, misplaced your keys for the umpteenth time, and cannot recall the name of the…