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Winter is coming and will be here before we know it — but hopefully not before we’re ready. The warm (too warm) days of summer will be nothing but a memory, with cold, icy conditions in their place. With the winter weather wrapping itself around our seniors, there is the possibility for winter storms hitting our … Read more
We will all face it at some point, if we don’t already — caregiving. A family member, such as a grandparent, parent, aunt, uncle, in-law, or even a neighbor will need your help. As the population ages, it’s likely we will become caregivers for an older adult who needs us, whether or not we are … Read more
During World Alzheimer’s Month, as we spread awareness and information about Alzheimer’s and other related dementias, it is a good time to ponder how we are discussing dementia with our younger generation. Are we talking with them about it? How are we? What do they want — and need — to know? How can we improve the interactions … Read more
Flu seasons can be variable, as measured by the experts. One year flu is very mild and few people seem to be affected, while in other years many of us get a bad case of the flu and may wind up in the hospital. This can be extremely dangerous for our senior loved ones. Because it … Read more
The everyday use of computers by people who came of age before the personal computer was common or even invented is something many people thought would likely never happen. Does that mean seniors don’t use computers? Of course not. In fact, we have seen many computers in the homes, including nursing homes, of seniors when there … Read more
During the State of the Union address on January 12, 2016, President Obama announced the Cancer Moonshot, a program aimed at accelerating cancer research. Curing cancer is an objective truly worthy of a moonshot type effort! He tasked Vice President Biden with heading up this new national effort. The ultimate goal is to double the rate … Read more
Pets are beloved as members of our families and can be even more important to seniors living on their own. We all want to care for our pets so they stay healthy throughout the years especially as seniors and their pets age! When our senior loved ones need some help from us with their daily tasks, … Read more
Everywhere we turn there are tips and ideas purported to help Americans age gracefully. Many times we question (or should) the wisdom in the advice we read and hear. Much of the information is harmless, some simply inaccurate, oftentimes sensational enough to sell a product. Some of it, unfortunately, is dangerous if followed. But what really do … Read more
Family caregivers of seniors may not always get to fulfill the dreams or plans they had before tasks of providing care filled their days. Living life to the fullest, so that you can say there were no regrets when someone is no longer with you or you become physically unable to fulfill your dreams, is something … Read more
