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
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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…
When Worry Over the Cost of Care Keeps Seniors from Getting the Help They Need
April 21, 2022
A lot of today’s older adults grew up during the Great Depression. They lived through a period when the country was cutting corners and pinching…
Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia Helps Seniors Spark Joy
April 13, 2022
Memory loss and dementia might seem synonymous. However, it is crucial to realize that long-term memory frequently remains intact long into the progression of the…
What to Do When Feeling Unappreciated as a Family Caregiver
April 7, 2022
From the moment you woke up this morning until the end of an exhausting day, you’ve given your all to the family member you care…
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…