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“A cordless telephone — I don’t need that. The phone on the wall in the kitchen works perfectly well.” Sound familiar? If so, you aren’t alone. It wasn’t that long ago many of us had to urge our senior loved ones to use a cordless phone they could carry around the house in case of an emergency and … Read more
Poisoning is a serious public health problem but one that is preventable. National Poison Prevention week, established by Congress in 1961, is this week. We take time now to learn a little more about accidental poisoning risks for our senior loved ones and other family members because it is a serious public health problem. The … Read more
Many family caregivers and others who have more to do than time to complete what’s needed find themselves following a strict routine — or trying to follow one. Monday is laundry, Tuesday is errand day around town like banking or mail, Wednesday is grocery shopping on discount day, Thursday is doctor and other appointment day, and on and on. … Read more
This week marks a special time for those of us interested in our brain health. It is Brain Awareness Week (BAW) across the world, when we take time to increase our awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research, along with things we can do for our brains. This year is special as the Dana … Read more
Our senior loved ones are beginning to use technology more and more — and seeing benefits from doing so. It has taken awhile for some of them to begin to see the advantages to using some of the latest technology but they are getting there, often with the help and urging of family caregivers. According … Read more
Not only is our eyesight important to us but it means a lot to the ability of our senior loved ones to live independently. In May we are all reminded by the American Optometric Association and the National Eye Institute to think about our eyes and whether we are doing all we can to care for … Read more
Family caregivers face many challenges trying to meet the needs of the senior loved one for whom they care. When family caregivers take on the role of person in charge of care for their seniors, they are often thrust into it. Sometimes the need is precipitated by a sudden event so there is little or … Read more
We know we can’t trust everything we find on the Web, but how do we know what is safe to trust? When it comes to the health and care of our senior loved ones, it’s important to know. I am a health professional and caregiver. I think I have a pretty good understanding about what … Read more
Spending time with family, especially children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, can be joyous for our senior loved ones. Family activities and togetherness benefit our seniors and the rest of the family in many ways. Besides happiness, they can relieve stress, brighten a mood, increase physical activity and provide much needed socialization. Seniors also can give back to the … Read more
