As we get older, our feet start to wear out, and we no longer have the same options available to us in terms of shoes. We need footwear that will support our feet, so we can’t go around wearing tough leather boots or skimpy heels. Our bodies are less tough than they once were, which … Read more
Best Fidget Blankets for Seniors with Dementia & Alzheimer’s If you care for a senior with dementia it might be hard to believe, especially after a bad day, there may be something — an object, music or activity — that will provide a calming response for seniors who are in distress due to dementia. Sensory … Read more
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An overwhelming majority of seniors wish to age in place — live in the home of their choice — whether that be in their current home, a smaller living space, with relatives, or in a senior living facility. The same is true for those of us who are not yet seniors. We often hear statistics … Read more
There were, as expected, many new and interesting tech developments on display at CES® 2019. Some were interesting albeit not useful a least for home use. A huge appliance taking up otherwise useful space in the home to fold laundry? Really? And who really needs to bake 10 loaves of bread in their kitchen? But … Read more
Little is scarier to a family caregiver of a senior loved one than to watch them fall and feeling helpless. Rushing to their side and hoping they are not injured is all we can do in the moment. The numbers of seniors who fall every day is quite astounding. Actually, 1 in 4 people over … Read more
Lifestyle medicine — are you familiar with it? Is this something new? Is it something helpful for older adults and therefore should family caregivers encourage this intervention? According to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, “Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and even reversing diseases by replacing unhealthy behaviors with positive ones … Read more
Being a family caregiver is certainly fulfilling and a way to give back to the senior who gave you so much during your lifetime. However, it can be a source of stress for caregivers who are already stretched thin between their career and their family life. Some researchers categorize caregiver stress as chronic stress experience … Read more
Mother’s Day is a special day of celebration, recognition, and remembrance for the women who shaped our generations and us as individuals. Family caregivers show Mom how important she is to them every day, with Mother’s Day still being a special time to thank her for all she has done. We celebrate the women who … Read more
