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
How Journaling Could Help You Be a Better Caregiver
A lot of us are writing down notes all the time: grocery lists, to-do reminders, appointments, meetings, events…the list goes on and on. If you
Learn About the Latest Scams Targeting Lonely Elderly
It’s been over one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began; a year of fear, isolation, and loneliness for a great many older adults. Physical distancing
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,
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
Are Elective Medical Procedures for Seniors Safe Now?
The COVID-19 pandemic has put many scheduled events on pause, including elective medical procedures for seniors. As a matter of fact, approximately half of all
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
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
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