
Checklist of What to Do After a Loved One Dies
After losing a member of family, the very last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone

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

Tips to Manage Dysphagia
On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than a tall, cold drink, but for a senior trying to manage dysphagia, this simple

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

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

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,

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

An Exciting New Treatment for Parkinson’s That May Provide a Cure
Scientists at the UC San Diego School of Medicine who believed they were analyzing connective tissue cell protein got quite a shock when they alternatively