If you have a loved one that has Alzheimer’s disease, then there is a good possibility that there will come a time when you may have to consider moving them from in-home care to a assisted living facility. You will need to prepare not only yourself for this transition, but also your loved one as […]
When a senior loved one chooses to live their life at home where they are most comfortable, you can rest assured that they are making a choice that is in their own best interest. Living at home in one’s senior years makes it possible to experience the greatest levels of comfort and ease. And today, […]
We’ve been focusing on senior health and wellbeing in the blog lately with advice on making easy meals and getting the most out of doctor visits. But the best way to ensure the highest level of healthy living for a senior loved one is to focus on the kitchen. A healthy body is not built […]
When a person is young, it can feel like they have all the time in the world. Think back to your school days, and you’ll probably call to mind events that seemed to last forever. Or remember when you had your children and it seemed like they would remain kids for all eternity. But, as […]
With fall just around the corner, people all over are going through their closets to reassess their wardrobes. Out are the Bermuda shorts and sandals. In are sweaters and comfy boots. Dressing appropriately for the climate is something that keeps people comfortable, and it provides an opportunity to bring some different flair and style to […]
Caregivers, like the seniors they devote so much time and energy to, are special people. For a large number of senior caregivers, it’s not about having a job; it’s about following a true calling that leads them to put their needs on the back burner so they can give back through excellent care of others. […]
Recently, we shared some ideas on how to get seniors to open up with their stories. Because seniors have lived such rich, long lives, it’s only natural to expect that they would want to share their stories. And for kids and grandchildren, there is really nothing like sitting down to hear great stories from a […]
“Alternative” medicine is becoming increasingly popular in our culture. In fact, it’s entered the mainstream discussion of medicine and healing in a big way over the course of the last several years. As a result, more and more people are becoming interested in treatments like acupuncture. Even seniors are getting interested in so-called alternative medicine, […]
Maybe it started out simply: you were the one in the family best able to provide senior care, and you were happy to volunteer your time, as needed. And you’ve probably done a tremendous job helping out. But over time, perhaps you’ve noticed that your loved requires an increasing amount of help and assistance. Of […]
These days, when people talk about “gaming,” they’re usually referring to electronic games that are played on expensive consoles, computers and mobile devices. And it’s likely that when you hear people talking about their favorite games, those individuals skew toward the younger end of the demographic spectrum. But gaming is much more all encompassing than […]
