SCC Author Is your senior planning a spring trip or summer vacation? Are they going alone, with a group of friends, with a church group, with family members or with YOU? No matter who they go with on a trip, as they age there may be pitfalls for everyone to be prepared to overcome. What you need … Read more
This is the fourth of a series of guest posts from our friends at NutritionForTheHealthOfIt.com. We think this is helpful information for both seniors and those who care for them. Those under a physician’s care, especially seniors, should consult a physician before making significant changes in their diet. Caregivers of seniors continue to seek ways to improve the … Read more
This week we celebrate National Patient Safety. As seniors and those that care for seniors, we are always worried about safety. We worry our homes are safe, we worry about our seniors driving, we worry about our seniors falling and we worry about our seniors eating right. We also worry about what could happen to … Read more
I had the opportunity recently to speak to a large group of seniors. They were independent and actively engaged in their community, church and with each other. They come together monthly to share fellowship, friendship, learn something new from a community speaker and enjoy a meal cooked by one of their members. The group brings with them … Read more
This is the third of a series of guest posts from our friends at NutritionForTheHealthOfIt.com. We think this is helpful information for both seniors and those who care for them. Those under a physician’s care, especially seniors, should consult a physician before making significant changes in their diet. Together we are continuing to learn about the recommendations made … Read more
This is the second of a series of guest posts from our friends at NutritionForTheHealthOfIt.com. We think this is helpful information for both seniors and those who care for them. Those under a physician’s care, especially seniors, should consult a physician before starting an exercise program or making significant changes in diet. We all know … Read more
This is the first of a series of guest posts from our friends at NutritionForTheHealthOfIt.com. We think this is helpful information for both seniors and those who care for them. Every five years the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with a panel of experts, review the latest … Read more
The social media network phenomenon has overtaken America and chances are good it has included your senior. Grandma is posting family photos, grandpa is looking up old war buddies and millions of our seniors are enjoying this new way to interact with everyone. Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project found that social networking has … Read more
If you are a boomer who is also a senior, it is possible that the answer to that question will be no. Many seniors do not feel thirst or are able to recognize thirst. It is important as a caregiver to be aware of that fact and encourage your senior to hydrate. Water is an … Read more
