Senior loved ones who have been diagnosed with dementia, especially in the later stages, may send family caregiver looking for ways to make the day to day routine easier. How can you help improve the quality of both your lives? There are complementary strategies that might improve how your senior loved one feels and participates in … Read more
The unfortunate reality is that many seniors fall every year — one third of those over 65. The scary number is that every 13 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall and every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall. Most family caregivers of seniors make adjustments to their seniors’ homes … Read more
Despite their hopes, intentions, and family caregivers’ efforts, many seniors will, at some point, no longer be able to age in place. For some, the home in which they’ve dreamed of living out their lives will no longer be a safe environment. Others will experience health complications that require more medical management than occasional trips to the doctor can … Read more
Celebrating holidays with family and friends is very important for our senior loved ones. Time remembering the past celebrations and creating new memories can be rejuvenating for them. Gathering for a picnic, a big meal or a party, however, means serving foods that could be harmful for our seniors. Food poisoning is also a concern for … Read more
Does your senior surf the net? Does your senior shop online? Is your senior a Facebook fan? Do they tweet? If you can answer yes to any or all of the above questions, your senior is part of the revolution! If your senior is familiar with the words used above – good for them, but it’s time … Read more
Going to the doctor to discuss concerns of your senior loved one’s memory impairment and learning they have Alzheimer’s disease is something caregivers dread. No one wants to believe it is happening to someone we love. There are actions you will want to take after you come to grips with the diagnosis. High among those actions … Read more
The ‘golden years’ used to mean a time in life after working, retirement. For many this time is coming later than it might have for their parents and grandparents. Most seniors have in their minds a dream life they hope to achieve as they age. Perhaps they want to take trips, fish every day, play … Read more
The aging in place revolution is no longer a future concept but standard practice for older adults. Staying in the home of their choice, whether it is their lifelong adult home or a smaller version in an age-friendly community or a walkable city, is where seniors want to live. Some seniors may opt to move just … Read more
We all have dreams and desires. We dream about a sunny day when it is raining, we dream of the smell of our favorite cookie when we are hungry, we dream of faraway places, and we dream of bygone times. Do you know what your senior may be dreaming? Many people dream of completing what … Read more
