When an elderly loved one is nearing the end of life, we as adult caregivers often need support to get through the rough patches of our own grief. We aren’t alone in our need for support. Our young children, the senior’s grandchildren, need our help to deal with their own grieving processes. At this time … Read more
Home automation is going to give our senior loved ones the ability to live in their homes more safely, enjoyably and comfortably, many well into their elder years. Home monitoring using video and motion detectors is going to give family members and other caregivers peace of mind, knowing the seniors about whom we care are … Read more
How they feel not only affects our senior loved ones in the moment, but also for years to come. We found an article from AARP that highlights two recent studies that delve into the effect our seniors’ mood has on their physical health. One study in the Current Directions in Psychological Science suggests that a … Read more
Modern medicine has advanced far beyond what was done in the past and there is nothing we can borrow from the past to improve the lives of our senior loved ones, right? Don’t be so sure. Here is a case where the modern and detailed may not be able to beat the traditional and simple. … Read more
Caregivers of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease face great challenges everyday. Significant time and attention is focused on activities to keep your senior loved one healthy and happy, with their safety a continuous concern. Home Safety Tips We have some tips that can help you make your senior’s home, or home away from home if they … Read more
Technology has the power to help seniors live the life they choose in a safe and comfortable manner while also giving families and caregivers peace of mind. Technology continues to evolve to better meet the needs of the increasing numbers of seniors who want to live at home as long as possible and the caregivers … Read more
We report about studies every day that have found new information about a disease. Things we often hear about in the news from recent studies are new drugs to treat a chronic condition, a new gene that will unlock a cure, how siblings are affected by a particular condition, how a mother’s nutrition can affect the … Read more
76 million Americans suffer from pain, primarily arthritis and back pain. Chronic pain in seniors can be devastating to their ability to live a full life. Pain can also interfere with cognition and attention and lead to depression in older adults. Many doctors agree that we are doing a poor job of controlling chronic pain. … Read more
Seniors can have improved cognition and reduced risk for developing dementia if they have fit brains. This has been proven through various neuroscience research studies. Keeping your brain sharp and helping your seniors keep their minds active will make aging successful. “Brain fitness refers to a general state of healthy, optimized brain function, or a … Read more
