How to Support a Senior During a Short-Term Stay at an Assisted Living Facility
After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the physician may recommend rehab in an assisted living facility before the person returns home. This is typically a
Senior Hygiene: Rethinking Daily Bathing Habits for Older Adults
Sinking into a soothing, warm, bubble bath at the end of a stressful day, and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing in the
How to Help Senior Loved Ones Find Their Purpose
What exactly is it that gets you out of bed every day? If you are part of the sandwich generation, providing care for both younger
Fighting Ableism in Both Visible and Invisible Disabilities in Seniors
What’s your very first thought when you see an individual in a wheelchair? Do you view that person as less-than, someone in need of being
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.