It’s true that nothing is guaranteed but change — well, and that other thing we don’t like to discuss. Since our parents and grandparents were younger many things have changed. Some changes are for the better, such as advances in technology and healthcare, some maybe not so much. We live in a world where there … Read more
“Noooo, it’s too early to be thinking about that already” is the reaction we expect to hear from many of you. The challenge of what gifts to get senior loved ones for the holidays — or anytime — stumps many of us. We just don’t know what they want! Why not get something they wouldn’t … Read more
We’re experiencing one of the wettest summers in many, many years in our community. As I went slip sliding down the garden path, I was reminded of the importance of keeping our seniors’ home free from hazards that can lead to a fall — with potentially disastrous results. Let’s face it, most homes have numerous … Read more
We all have encountered the medical profession in one way or another. We have taken our children to the doctor, gotten immunizations, visited the emergency room, gotten an x-ray, had an annual checkup, gone to the pharmacy for prescription medications, stayed in a hospital room or given birth. Whew! Most of us have also accompanied … Read more
Find yourself repeating things over and over to your senior loved one before they hear what you have to say? Is the volume of the television in their home so loud you can hear it when you drive up? Does your senior give you an answer for a question you did not ask? Maybe the … Read more
Technology will have a tremendous positive impact on the ability of our senior loved ones to live safe, healthy and comfortable lives in the homes of their choosing. Some of that impact is being seen already and we are just scratching the surface with tech’s potential. We at Senior Care Corner are ardent advocates for … Read more
Eating nutritious food regularly is one of the keys to good health at all ages, our senior loved ones included. For many seniors, properly fitting and functioning “false teeth” – formally known as dentures – are essential to getting that nutrition and, in turn, giving them a better chance at maintaining good health. Family caregivers, … Read more
Growing up I remember how much I enjoyed going to my grandparents. We visited often and they lived nearby until my teen years. They were both so special to me. I loved exploring their yard as a child back in the days when kids were free to roam. All the kids loved going and spending … Read more
Honored to be trusted and named to handle all the affairs of a loved one or friend upon the end of their life? Congratulations – you are now an executor! When the one who put her or his trust in you passes away and the time comes for you to do your duty, the reality … Read more
