
How to Advocate for a Senior Undergoing Medical Tests
There is frequently nothing “routine” about a routine medical checkup. You may arrive to your appointment perfectly fine, but leave with orders for blood work

How to Help When a Senior Refuses to Eat
After the indulgence of the holiday season, many of us decide to minimize calorie consumption. But when a senior refuses to eat altogether, or is

Using Beverage Thickeners for Seniors With Dysphasia
Unless you one of many seniors with dysphagia, a swallowing disorder, it is likely you have not given much serious thought to the various consistencies

Important Questions to Ask Senior Loved Ones This Holiday Season
It has been quite some time since you’ve had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holiday season is here,

How Can Hugs Keep Seniors Healthy?
Remember during the height of the pandemic, when social distancing was the norm and we needed to settle for virtual visits? One of the most

Senior Health Issues That Can Cause Changes in Mood
We all have bad days and good days, and we are all entitled to a little negative thinking or crankiness every once in a while.

Try These Top Tips to Help Seniors Eat More Fruits and Veggies
If you’re preparing meals for a senior who prefers carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), you could find it challenging to guarantee that

Is Overmedication Affecting a Senior You Love?
The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have morphed into “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of

Learn the Signs that Could Indicate Mobility Issues in Seniors
Benjamin Franklin certainly had it right: An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to noticing and addressing mobility

Which Vitamins Are Best for Seniors?
Minerals, vitamins, and supplements – oh my! 70% of seniors are taking them; but are they actually needed as we grow older? After all, a