Senior Fitness Programs and Tools
The New Year is a time for reflection on the past year and planning for the next. Age doesn’t preclude an individual from dreaming about ways to better themselves during [...]
Tips for Enjoying Holidays with Seniors
The holidays can be a stressful time of year for any family. When a family is also dealing with a loved one that needs additional caregiving, especially those with memory [...]
A Guide For Family Caregivers
Family caregivers are so important there is a month for them: November is National Family Homecare Givers month. Spearheaded by CaregiverAction.org, the group began promoting national recognition of family caregivers [...]
Coping with Memory Loss
Struggling with memory, or losing one’s memory, is one of the greatest fears of both elderly individuals and their families. There are varying degrees of memory loss and learning the [...]
Falls in the Elderly and Resulting Injuries
Falls are one of the scariest accidents facing our elderly population. And with good reason. Injuries occur most often from falls. Each year, millions of older individuals—those aged 65 and [...]
Safe Senior Medication Management
Management of medicine – both for short-term use and for chronic care – can be overwhelming and is one of the most stressful tasks for relatives providing home care. Everyone [...]
How to Know When a Loved One Needs Assistance
Facing change is always difficult and it can be filled with uncertainty especially when decisions must be made regarding care for our elderly parents and loved ones. Moving from independent [...]
5 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
Paying for the care of an aging loved one is a concern for most families and far too often the costs of care come out of their own pocket. When [...]
