Seniors with a Zest for Life!

Longevity is not simply a word for many seniors. Seniors not only dream about living their lives to the fullest as they age but are really doing it every day! Recently I spotted an older woman enjoying herself plugging pennies into a one armed bandit.  On her back there was a sign like we used to … Read more

The Answer Is — The Senior Care Corner Bookstore

Where can we get that and where can I read more about ___  are two questions we hear frequently. We have, in the past, sent readers in one direction or another to find what they sought but now have a different response — one that answers a question for us at Senior Care Corner as … Read more

Family Dilemma: What’s Grandma’s Best Option?

Many families across the nation are asking themselves this question: What is the best living option for Grandma (or Grandpa)? As our senior loved ones age, they often experience a functional decline.  Sometimes they have more trouble staying steady when they walk, resulting in frequent falls. Some of our loved ones have trouble taking care … Read more

Stop Senior Loved Ones from Falling this Fall

As we enter the fall season, it is a good time to think about the possibility of our senior loved ones taking a fall of their own – but unfortunately not the kind that comes with changing leaves and cooler temperatures! Of course, none of us want this because of the risk of injury, hospitalization … Read more

Get DNR & Advance Directives in Place – A Living Will

Senior Care Corner welcomes many guests seeking information on DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and other advance directives. Many of these guests are either facing or planning for one of the more difficult times any of us can face, the end of life for a loved one. Knowing that’s the case and having some understanding (from experience) of … Read more

October is National Residents’ Rights Month

October marks a celebration to honor seniors who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities.  It also is a time to support Ombudsmen, facility staff, citizens and family members who promote residents’ rights. In 1987 the Nursing Home Reform Law established residents’ rights for quality care and quality of life for seniors. … Read more