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
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
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
Family Caregiver Tips to Manage Stress
Stress is unavoidable, and actually, not always a bad thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that
Help For Family Caregivers: Finding Resiliency in Times of Crisis
Times of crisis may bring out both the best together with the worst in us. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we have heard stories of individuals
Why Dehydration in Elderly Loved Ones Is So Common and How to Help
Do you realize…roughly half of all older adults are chronically under-hydrated, as reported by a recent scientific study conducted at UCLA? Not only that, but
Top Questions to Ask the Doctor When You Are Managing Senior Health Issues
Of all the many responsibilities a family caregiver encounters, possibly one of the more overwhelming is managing senior health issues. The National Council on Aging
Meaningful New Year Resolutions for Family Caregiver Support
If you’re one of the 8% of Americans who actually realize their New Year’s resolution goals, congratulations! But if you’re like most of us, you’ve
5 Tips on How to Help Elderly Parents With Finances
Amongst the hardest challenges for adult children is knowing how to help elderly parents with finances. Finances are both extremely personal and a representation of
How to Talk to Someone Who Has Dementia Using These Nonverbal Techniques
Communication with a senior struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s, particularly in the middle and later stages, can be frustrating – both for you and