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Pain is something most of us have experienced much more than we would like, whether from an accident, injury, surgery, overuse strain, headaches, or chronic pain condition. Our senior loved ones report pain frequently and many have daily pain from arthritic joints. What can we do to control our pain and not let it control us? Most of our … Read more

Living to be 100 years old was not something our grandparents dreamed was a reality. What we are seeing now is that more and more seniors are living to be 100 and even longer. What was once a very small club, usually occupied by people living in a ‘blue zone,’ has become a more common … Read more

As our senior loved ones age, so do their beloved pets. Their dogs, cats, fish and birds are part of their family, often loved like their own children and filling a big role in successful aging. Companionship provided by pets as our seniors age can keep them physically and mentally healthy. One study found that … Read more

Family caregivers feel the emotional, physical and financial strain of caregiving for those that they love — along with fulfillment from knowing they make a difference. Many would like to know what can be done or what help they could get to ease the strain. Most caregivers don’t feel caring for senior loved ones is a … Read more

We all want to live out our lives in the home of our choice. Maybe that’s the home in which we spent the majority of our lives, raised our children, and welcomed the grandchildren or the smaller place, closer to family. For others it’s none of the above, but the retirement paradise of long time dreams. Sometimes we can live out … Read more

We love our technology gadgets, don’t we? On a recent theater trip, I noticed everyone waiting had a smartphone in their hands, engaging with something on the screen to pass the time. The overwhelming number of devices is just amazing. They have simply taken over our society. Seniors are adopting their own devices, too, at … Read more

Alzheimer’s continues to have no known treatment and certainly no cure despite that fact that it is the 6th leading cause of death in America and the 5th leading cause of death in those over 65. Recently we heard said that if you have a brain you are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. If that … Read more

The importance of good nutrition for seniors cannot be understated as they age. Getting the nutrients they need is just as vital now as when they were younger — for some even more important. Seniors need nutrients to remain healthy and strong but often don’t need the same amount of calories as when they were younger. Because … Read more