Men’s Health Week is an effort to get men to focus on their own health – – and their loved ones to encourage them to do so. In commemoration of this important week, Senior Care Corner encourages men of all ages to participate in activities that will improve their health, such as regular health check-ups, … Read more
June is National Safety Month. We can ‘celebrate’ this observance by using it each year as a reminder to do those safety checks we know are needed. As part of National Safety Month, we want to help you prepare your senior’s home to help them age in place safely. We know your life as a … Read more
A progressive, incurable disease of aging, Alzheimer’s is plaguing the U.S. Currently, 5 million Americans are diagnosed with the disease. Estimates for medical care expenditures for Alzheimer’s this year are $200 billion. The numbers of those with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s grows daily, actually every 68 seconds. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease doubles in every … Read more
Many seniors pride themselves on their ability to seek out the best deal for many of the items they need or want to purchase. The trying financial times of the last few years have made that skill even more important, turning what for many was a pastime into a necessity. Jokes about seniors and early … Read more
Memorial Day has become, to many Americans, a welcome long weekend from work or school, a reason for a BBQ with friends, time for a trip to the beach – – the unofficial start of summer. For more, including many of our senior loved ones, Memorial Day is first a day of remembrance for those … Read more
Bringing the family together to share memories and special moments, especially intergenerational events, is cherished time for most families especially for our senior loved ones. Seniors benefit in so many ways when they can interact with young children including improved well-being, mental and emotional health and a more positive outlook on life. There are, however, … Read more
Change diet now? But they’ve eaten this way their whole lives – – should we really be pushing our senior loved ones to eat better this far into their lives? Only if we care about them! The foods older and even elderly adults eat and drink have a definite impact on their health and well-being … Read more
Seniors Are Never Too Old to Play! May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults in our community. The theme of this year’s Older Americans Month is Never Too Old to Play! One way we can celebrate the seniors in our lives is to encourage and provide … Read more
Too many pills? As family caregivers of senior adults, many of us wonder if our senior loved one is taking more medications than are needed or healthy, not to mention so many that we fear keeping track is difficult. It is not uncommon that elders with more than one chronic disease condition see more than one … Read more
