What is the Best Flu Vaccine for Seniors?
While COVID-19 still dominates our health concerns, it’s essential to remember that other illnesses can be equally as dangerous, especially for seniors. Flu season is
Is It Dementia or Medication Side Effects?
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as well as other forms of dementia, they may also come about
The Emotion You May Not Have Expected in Caring for Aging Parents
If you were to detail the top 5 emotions you experience in caring for aging parents, what would they be? Maybe you’d first think of
Establishing a Daily Routine for Seniors
Life, especially during the pandemic, can be unpredictable. For older adults who are feeling less in command of particular parts of life, such as losing
Ways to Avoid Elderspeak with Seniors
Watch what occurs at your next family gathering when a new mother places her baby in someone’s arms. The individual will likely transition immediately into
What Not to Say During Tough Conversations with Aging Parents
As our parents grow older, it’s not always easy to know what our role as adult children should be. We want what’s best for them
Many Seniors Lack Basic Adaptive Devices That Can Be Life-Changing
Think of the countless tools you use each day – your phone, toothbrush, hairbrush – simple items, but ones you cannot envision living without. For
Family Caregiver Support: What the Post-Pandemic Work-Life Balance May Look Like
If there’s one particular positive after-effect associated with the pandemic, it’s been family caregiver support and appreciation. Managing work and home life has long been
Caregiving Tips for the New Family Caregiver
It may have come totally without warning: an unanticipated fall that caused a broken hip and the need for Mom to have help and support
The Importance of Maintaining Independence in Aging
The everyday tasks of caregiving for a senior you love can easily take over one’s days. There’s so much to be completed, and frequently it’s