Dogs as companions for seniors is a topic we like to discuss. That is but one of the roles a dog can fill for our loved ones, though. Yes, having the unconditional love of a pet can provide seniors who wish to age in place one with whom they can exchange love and attention, especially when they are … Read more
Has the way your senior spends his or her day changed over the years? Do they sleep more or less than they did in their younger years? Do they socialize more or less? Has their enjoyment of time spent on activities improved or declined? Do they feel content with their life or do they hope … Read more
Throughout our lifetimes we try to do more, be more, live more. One way we can do that is to be lifelong learners. Caregivers are constantly learning new things, especially skills to care for senior loved ones. Being a lifelong learner has many benefits, both mental and physical. Lifelong Learning When we pursue new ideas … Read more
More of us ‘youngsters’ are beginning to understand how our lifestyles can harm or help the earth. We want to do our part to treat it with kindness now to protect it for our children and grandchildren. Does your senior loved one remember when we all thought it was a good idea to recycle our … Read more
Telemedicine is here and being used by many seniors to improve their health. With it, seniors visit remotely with healthcare professionals, avoid hospitalization and even track their own health and wellness. It has the potential to fundamentally change our healthcare system. But what is telemedicine? According to the American Telemedicine Association, telemedicine is: The remote delivery … Read more
Just as music can bring forth memories of past experiences and bring a smile to our faces, so can the smell of a familiar meal cooking from the kitchen. The aromas of particular foods wafting through the house can make our seniors sentimental for people and events from their past. Our sense of smell is thought to … Read more
Enabling senior loved ones to enjoy lives that are healthy, safe and comfortable is the mission of their family caregivers. Important to that is helping them live with self respect and dignity. Working with older adults for most of my career as a dietitian, I have worked closely with seniors who are recovering from strokes, dealing with Parkinson’s … Read more
Seniors want to stay connected with friends and family not just while they are in their home but any time of the day or night. In years past, we urged our senior loved ones to get a cordless phone that could travel around the house with them in case of an emergency and to keep … Read more
Who wants to spend time in the hospital? Nobody! Easy question, right? We, including our senior loved ones, try to live our lives in a healthy way, doing those things that will keep us well to avoid needing the services of a hospital. In 2010 seniors over 85 were only 2% of the population but accounted … Read more
