The Do's and Don'ts of Finding a Homecare Worker No one wants to think about getting old and needing help, but the reality is that sometimes we need a little extra assistance to stay in our homes. If that time comes for you, it's important to know what your options are when it comes [...]
Tips for Protecting Your Eyesight: Glaucoma Awareness for Seniors (January is Glaucoma Awareness Month ) Do you remember the last time you had an eye exam? If it’s been a while, then this is your friendly reminder that preventative care is key. We may not always think about how aging can affect our sight and [...]
How to Avoid the Dangers of High Blood Pressure in Seniors Worrying about high blood pressure is one thing, but when it's your elderly loved one who is dealing with hypertension, that's another story. Hypertension can lead to some very dangerous health complications in seniors, so it's important to be [...]
How Seniors can Survive the Coldest and Darkest Months of the Year As the temperature starts to plummet and the days get shorter, it can be hard for seniors to adjust to winter. While most people enjoy bundling up in cozy sweaters and sipping on warm drinks, for some seniors, winter can be a tough [...]
8 Ways for Seniors to Enjoy Holiday Parties While Sticking With a Restricted Diet It's the most wonderful time of the year, and with all the holiday parties comes plenty of delicious food. For most of us, it’s a time of comfort and joy…but for those with restricted diets, they can be a time [...]
Tis the Season - 6 Easy Tips for Seniors to Get the Most out of Holiday Shopping It's the most wonderful time of the year – and for many people, that means Christmas shopping! The holiday season is a time for cheer and giving, but it can also be a time of stress for [...]
The Sandwich Generation: How it Feels and Some Tips to Help Do you feel like you're stuck in the middle? Like you can't catch a break because you're constantly juggling your responsibilities as a parent along with being a caregiver for your parents? If so, you're not alone. Many people are in the same boat [...]
Tips for Discussing the Future with your Senior Loved One No one likes to think about the future, especially when it's uncertain. But as we get older, it's important to start talking about what we want for our final days. This can be a difficult conversation to have, but there [...]
Mental Illness : A Burden in Seniors and How We Can Help Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 3 - 9 Mental impairment can be a difficult subject to approach. It's natural for people to worry about their mental health as they age, especially considering that many of the symptoms are similar to those seen in dementia [...]
Is your Elderly Loved One Still a Safe Driver? Are you getting a little concerned about your elderly loved one's ability to drive? It's an inevitable fact of life that as we age, many of our abilities start to diminish. For some people, this might mean weaker bones or a decrease in stamina. But for [...]
