Family caregivers of seniors often become the healthcare “go between.” We go to doctor’s appointments, not only physically driving our senior loved ones but also being the driver of their medical care, going between them and their healthcare team. Family caregivers may learn about loved ones’ best treatment options, give the medications, find the doctors, … Read more
Centenarians comprise the fastest growing age group in the US. Will your senior loved ones be joining their numbers one day? Will you? Is that something you want? Many of us wonder how someone can live to be 100 or even older and still be so healthy and sharp minded. What have they had to … Read more
Smoking is bad for our health, as all of us have likely heard many times. We know that smoking can lead to many forms of cancer, including lung and other cancers. It increases our risk for heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, wrinkles, bone disease, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes and erectile dysfunction. Yes, we … Read more
Sitting out on the porch watching the world around them is something many of our senior loved ones enjoy ones the weather starts to warm up. They could be looking at the birds, stray dogs or cats, cars driving by, neighbors’ activity, keeping an eye out for the mail delivery or simply reading the latest … Read more
Tablet computers and smartphones continue to grow in popularity with older adults as they see benefits having access to their email, the web, texting and other applications without being tied to a computer – – or even to their home. Many seniors are finding out, along with many of those who are younger, they really … Read more
We loved our grandfather and have so many fond memories of him and his influence on us all. He has passed on but is remembered fondly at many times of the year and in many situations, but especially so on Father’s Day. During our young adult years with our growing family, we lived quite a … Read more
Relocation – moving to a new home – is the course chosen by many seniors who are seeking the best situation in which to age in place. Perhaps your senior’s house is too big, too small, too isolated, too far from family members or too old and costly to update. Maybe they just want to … Read more
Does your senior loved one fear falling? Do you fear what a fall could do to them? Many seniors fear taking a spill, especially if they have taken a serious fall in the past. They know that the danger of losing their balance could mean a broken bone and even a change in their aging … Read more
We all have music that defined our generation and helped to mold us. Our senior loved ones are no different! Some find a kinship with rock and roll starting with Elvis, some prefer jazz or even classical melodies, others love country tunes and there are those who want to only hear gospel music. What is … Read more
