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
Are You Experiencing Family Caregiving Dread? These Tips Can Help
What are your very first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what your day holds, or
Seniors and Gardening: 4 Key Benefits and Ideas to Get You Started
The cool dampness of rich soil. The warmth of the sun. The delightful music of songbirds. Gardening has the ability to engage every one of
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
This One Simple Idea Improves Home Care for Seniors with Dementia
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are what bind together our past
Learn to Discern Normal Holiday Blues from Depression in Older Adults
Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for many seniors, the holidays are a period of deep despair. Longing for holidays
Holidays with Seniors During COVID-19: Tips to Stay Safe While Having Fun
Think of the most perfect holiday season you can imagine. While that image may vary a bit for each of us, it typically includes gifts,
How to Manage the Refusal to Change Clothes Common with Dementia
Providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia requires creativity, patience, and empathy – the capacity to step outside of
Helping Seniors Regain Confidence After a Fall
While circus clowns and comedians may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there’s nothing funny about falling when