Life, particularly during the pandemic, can be filled with uncertainty. For older adults who are feeling less in control of particular parts of life, such…
Benefits of Developing a Daily Routine for Seniors
August 25, 2021
Category: Aging Issues
Respectful Conversations With Seniors: Avoid Elderspeak
August 17, 2021
Watch what occurs at your next family gathering when a new mother places her infant in someone’s arms. The individual will likely transition instantly into…
Talking to a Doctor About a Potential Dementia Diagnosis
August 12, 2021
Shame. Fear. Embarrassment. The thoughts and feelings associated with a potential dementia diagnosis may cause older adults to keep their worries to themselves. A newly…
How to Help Aging Parents Without Taking Away Their Independence
July 12, 2021
It is not necessarily an easy task to know how to help aging parents and exactly what our role as adult children must be. We’d…
Home Safety Tips for Seniors: The Assistive Devices You May Be Missing
June 14, 2021
Think of the countless tools you use every day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple items, but ones you can’t imagine living without. For…
Better Manage Dysphagia in Elderly Adults with These Tips
May 24, 2021
On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than a tall, cold drink, but dysphagia in elderly adults can cause this simple pleasure…
Do You Know the Signs for Spotting a Mental Health Concern in Seniors?
February 10, 2021
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…
Elderly Health Care Issues: Are Elective Medical Procedures Safe for Seniors Now?
September 4, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic put the world on pause, including, among various other activities, healthcare appointments and procedures. As a matter of fact, approximately half of…
6 Tips for Male Mesothelioma Patients
June 4, 2020
Mesothelioma occurs in men 4 times more often than women. Researchers believe men develop mesothelioma more often because occupational asbestos exposure typically happens in male-dominated industries.
Discussing Senior Finances Is Part of Planning for Long-Term Care
April 21, 2020
Discussing senior finances is often taboo, and the reason behind a variety of disputes, heightened emotions, and misconceptions. And for a good number of today’s…