While COVID-19 still dominates our overall health concerns, it is important to keep in mind that other illnesses can be just as dangerous, particularly for…
Which Flu Vaccine Is Recommended for Older Adults?
September 23, 2021
Category: Senior Safety
Is It Dementia Symptoms or Medication Side Effects?
September 16, 2021
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, they may also come about from taking…
Benefits of Developing a Daily Routine for Seniors
August 25, 2021
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…
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…
Sweetheart Scammers: The Online Scam that Takes Advantage of Lonely Seniors
March 4, 2021
It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic started; a year of fear, loneliness, and isolation for many older adults. Physical distancing has…
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…
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…
Dispose of Unwanted or Expired Senior Medicine Properly with These Tips
October 22, 2020
With many aging parents taking numerous prescriptions, and with health care professionals changing and adding medications and dosages to discover just the right solutions, it’s…
Is Home Care a Safe Option for Seniors During the Pandemic?
October 8, 2020
Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to face seemingly insurmountable challenges connected with the care of the older adults they love….
Preventative Tips for Seniors to Regain Confidence After a Fall
September 11, 2020
While comedians and circus clowns may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there is nothing funny about falling…