Seniors’ best friends? Maybe. The way pets can make us feel is legend. When we see our family pet jumping for joy, get a sloppy kiss from our furry friend or have a warm, snuggly cat sit in our laps it can simply give us a good feeling. Our heart rate drops, our face breaks … Read more
Ahhh, the American love affair with driving – it seems to be ageless! We love the independence that being at the wheel of a car brings and that includes our senior loved ones. Giving up that freedom comes hard and often sooner than desired for many elders. Low vision is one of the major safety … Read more
Family differences abound. Usually we can work them out but some are tough to resolve. Many families find themselves at odds about how to care for their aging loved ones, something that’s likely to grow as the population of the US continues to age. The hardest times seem to come when care needs or location … Read more
FACT: there are more than 40 million people in the United States who are 65 years old or older. Over one third of these elders have household incomes below 200% of the poverty threshold — $20,916 for individuals and $26,388 for couples. In excess of 5 million of these seniors need long term care assistance … Read more
Chronic diseases are taking hold of our senior loved ones as they age and have many of us looking for alternate strategies to help them improve their health. If that’s you, know that you’re not alone in the quest. Many people are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (also called CAM). Yes, alternative medicine. Before … Read more
End of life care decisions are among the toughest of the many difficult decisions caregivers face along their journey caring for senior loved ones. When caring for someone with dementia, especially Alzheimer’s dementia, these decisions can be even more difficult, but planning ahead can help you tread these waters at least a bit more easily. … Read more
Get moving – or have you heard that before? We all know it’s important to exercise and most of us wish we did more of it. There are many reasons to get started, even if it’s just a little. Numerous lifestyle changes have been shown to make a great difference in our health and aging. … Read more
Cancer diagnoses on TV are often followed with “how long do I have doc,” reflecting the perception that the diagnosis is a death sentence. It is, after all, the second leading killer. World Cancer Day 2013 arrives with cancer still serious and fatal for far too many, but not as dreadful a diagnosis as it … Read more
A key mission of ours is sharing health information with family caregivers of seniors to help them keep their loved ones healthy and safe throughout the year. Because of the importance of awareness and education, we wholeheartedly (pun intended) support Wear Red Day for Women and Heart Health Month. It’s that time of year again … Read more
