When a loved one is nearing the end of life, every moment becomes sacred, and the changes they experience can be confusing and heartbreaking. One…
Coping With End-of-Life Changes: A Focus on Comfort Over Nutrition
October 18, 2024
Category: Senior Health
Supporting a Loved One With Alzheimer’s at the End of Life
October 8, 2024
End-of-life care is an incredibly personal experience, but when Alzheimer’s disease is involved, it becomes more intricate and emotionally demanding. Unlike other terminal illnesses, dementia’s…
Empowering Aging Loved Ones to Address Mental Health Concerns
September 18, 2024
Raising awareness about mental health is vital throughout our lives, but it becomes even more critical as our parents age. For many older adults, opening…
How to Address Substance-Related Issues in Older Adults
September 4, 2024
It’s natural to be concerned if you’ve noticed that your dad, who has always enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner, has started opting for…
Separating Fact from Fiction: Understanding Urinary Incontinence
August 26, 2024
Urinary incontinence can be an uncomfortable issue to manage for many individuals. The stigma surrounding this condition often leads to a lack of accurate information…
Common Causes of Incontinence in Seniors and How to Help
August 12, 2024
Incontinence, or reduced bladder control, is a challenging and sensitive issue, especially for older adults. It can lead to various complications, from skin irritations to…
Practical Tips for Navigating Group Conversations With Hearing Loss
May 6, 2024
Background noise, mumblers, and fast talkers—these factors and more make it challenging for someone with hearing loss to engage in group conversations, and may cause…
Could It Be Dementia With Lewy Bodies Instead of Parkinson’s?
April 19, 2024
Each year, a great many American seniors are told they have Parkinson’s disease, but they don’t. For a lot of these patients, the actual diagnosis…
Understanding the Impact of Exercise on Parkinson’s Disease
April 10, 2024
The results of remaining physically active throughout aging are fantastic, but for people that have Parkinson’s, it may truly be a game-changer in the progression…
Passing It Down with Senior Mentoring
January 19, 2024
Think about what you’ve been through in life. You’ve probably had to learn some lessons the hard way. There is no rulebook to life, but…