SCC Author We all love to talk about “the good old days” and so do our senior loved ones. Of course, we can also argue about whose good old days were better. Reminiscing is a great way for all seniors, especially those affected by Alzheimer’s disease, to recall memories from their distant past. You can reminisce in an informal … Read more
Men’s Health Week is an effort to get men to focus on their own health – – and their loved ones to encourage them to do so. In commemoration of this important week, Senior Care Corner encourages men of all ages to participate in activities that will improve their health, such as regular health check-ups, … Read more
June is National Safety Month. We can ‘celebrate’ this observance by using it each year as a reminder to do those safety checks we know are needed. As part of National Safety Month, we want to help you prepare your senior’s home to help them age in place safely. We know your life as a … Read more
A progressive, incurable disease of aging, Alzheimer’s is plaguing the U.S. Currently, 5 million Americans are diagnosed with the disease. Estimates for medical care expenditures for Alzheimer’s this year are $200 billion. The numbers of those with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s grows daily, actually every 68 seconds. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease doubles in every … Read more
Family caregivers of seniors may live with them, across town or even across the nation. Wherever we live, we aren’t always with our senior loved ones to know if they are doing well, need our help or even require emergency assistance. We want to know 24/7 whether our loved ones are safe and don’t need … Read more
Many seniors complain of difficulty sleeping, listing a variety of reasons, and look for solutions to help them find the restful sleep they seek. As their loved ones, of course, we struggle with them and want so much to find a way to help them overcome their problem. This is not a new problem, of course. … Read more
Many seniors pride themselves on their ability to seek out the best deal for many of the items they need or want to purchase. The trying financial times of the last few years have made that skill even more important, turning what for many was a pastime into a necessity. Jokes about seniors and early … Read more
Memorial Day has become, to many Americans, a welcome long weekend from work or school, a reason for a BBQ with friends, time for a trip to the beach – – the unofficial start of summer. For more, including many of our senior loved ones, Memorial Day is first a day of remembrance for those … Read more
Bringing the family together to share memories and special moments, especially intergenerational events, is cherished time for most families especially for our senior loved ones. Seniors benefit in so many ways when they can interact with young children including improved well-being, mental and emotional health and a more positive outlook on life. There are, however, … Read more
