Everywhere we turn there are tips and ideas purported to help Americans age gracefully. Many times we question (or should) the wisdom in the advice we read and hear. Much of the information is harmless, some simply inaccurate, oftentimes sensational enough to sell a product. Some of it, unfortunately, is dangerous if followed. But what really do … Read more
Family caregivers of seniors may not always get to fulfill the dreams or plans they had before tasks of providing care filled their days. Living life to the fullest, so that you can say there were no regrets when someone is no longer with you or you become physically unable to fulfill your dreams, is something … Read more
All seniors deserve to have access to healthy and safe food. Unfortunately, many do not. That should not be acceptable to us. Perhaps your senior loved one, or someone you know, is one of those at risk for poor nutrition. There are programs and people making strides to help vulnerable seniors get the food and … Read more
September is Fall Prevention Month, making it a great time to share information about safety for our senior loved ones during the upcoming winter months. We observe Fall Prevention Awareness Day on the first day of Fall, September 22, putting a focus on the importance of doing things to keep our seniors safe from falls that could be disastrous … Read more
The search and hope for a lasting treatment and cure continues. As we mark World Alzheimer’s Month, we pause to realize there have been advances in the field of research into Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. At the same time, we build awareness of the other needs of those with dementia. There is still a stigma to … Read more
As family caregivers, we know the medical checkups our senior loved ones have are important to their health and wellness. Because our seniors’ abilities to sit and wait are not endless, nor is our time, we need to make the most out of the time we spend with the health care professional. What do we … Read more
Life isn’t living without movement. Aristotle said “happiness is a state of activity.” Seniors and their caregivers are encouraged by experts in health and wellness (and Senior Care Corner®) to get active and stay active. We say it all the time — find something that you and your senior loved one enjoy doing and make it part … Read more
Inflammation is a physical condition in which a particular part of our body will become reddened, swollen, warm to the touch, or painful, usually as a result of an infection or an injury. However, we are learning more and more that our bodies are also inflamed from the inside out too. Our bodies can be injured inside, … Read more
About 8,000 of us turn 65 each day, according to predictions from AARP. Others estimate this number nearer to 10,000 a day and will continue through 2030. Either way, there are a lot of people turning 65 each day! Turning 65 is a real milestone for our senior loved ones and us as their family caregivers. … Read more
