SCC Author We all know how important having a band-aid is when our kids’ knees are bleeding. As family caregivers of seniors, we need to remain prepared for emergencies with our seniors as we did with our children. Do you have a first aid kit? If you do, what is in it? Is it someplace where it … Read more
Heard this one before: “it’s too complicated for me” or maybe “I’ll get my grandchildren to explain it” coming from elderly family members or friends when dealing with electronic devices? Regardless of the reason given, some (certainly not all) of our senior loved ones are avoiding the new technologies that can add to the quality … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease presents many challenges to family members and other caregivers of seniors. Key among those is making sure our senior loved ones continue to get the nutrition they need through the food they eat. The feature segment in this episode of the Senior Care Corner Podcast addresses those challenges are offers suggestions to help … Read more
Reminiscing is the recollection and retelling of stories from past experiences and events. For seniors, it is important to recollect these experiences to affirm who they are and what their life has meant, not to mention the benefits gained from recalling pleasant memories. Sharing reminisces provides an opportunity for the senior to be mentally stimulated and pull from … Read more
Too old for social media? Don’t let anyone tell you – or your senior loved one – that, because it’s not possible! Growing numbers of older adults are proving that every day. Survey after survey reflects more senior Americans, including those in the most elderly groups, participating in social media. That being said, their numbers still … Read more
Most people, possibly including your senior loved ones, should have a will written to let everyone know what their intentions are for their belongings and assets. Do you know if your senior has created this document, what might be included, who will be responsible when the time comes, and where it is being kept? You … Read more
Seniors — and the loved ones who care for and about them — face many financial issues once retired and as they age, though much less is written and said about those issues than saving for retirement. Many family members find themselves needing or asked to get involved, which can be difficult when it turns … Read more
As our elder loved ones age, their ability to adeptly handle the common obstacles around their home is probably not what it was when they were younger. The Home Safety Council is encouraging us to take a good look at the homes of our seniors – wherever they live – to be sure they are … Read more
We all have little things that bring us joy in our day to day lives. What are yours? Today I sat back and thought: “This is a great moment.” I was sitting on a boat on a beautiful blue green lake with the wind in my hair and the warm sun on my face. It … Read more
