4 Habits That Benefit Cognitive Health
Most of us worry that as we age, we'll lose some of our cognitive ability. Our memory and ability to problem solve greatly impacts our functionality, not only throughout our lives, but into our golden [...]
7 Most Common Diseases and Conditions Faced By Seniors
Arising medical issues and disease certainly aren't limited to people over 65. But as we age, the risk factors for disease increase. What are some of the most common conditions or diseases face by older [...]
5 Advantages of Having Home Care
Determining when to have home care doesn't have to be a difficult decision. Home care is a blessing to those who want to remain independent and in their own homes as they age. In fact, [...]
Competence – 7 Things To Consider
Competence is defined by Merriam-Webster as "the quality or state of having sufficient knowledge, judgment, skill, or strength (as for a particular duty or in a particular respect)". It's not an easy subject to discuss, [...]
3 Concepts To Understand About Comfort Care
Many of us had never heard of the term "comfort care" until 2018, when Former First Lady Barbara Bush shone a light on the term and some of the meanings. Suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary [...]
4 Important Insights Into Chronic Pain
While some of us have managed long term pain due to accident or injury, a recent study that was funded by National Institutes of Health showed that over 50% of seniors struggle with persistent or [...]
4 Fantastic Reasons To Start Journaling
When many of us were young, we may have kept a diary. Keeping a journal is the new term for the task we all know about. We've even created the term "journaling", which is the [...]
3 Fun Categories of Indoor Winter Activities
For most of the country, winter is the time when people feel stuck inside because it's too cold to spend much time outside. And often when we think of winter activities we think of things [...]
10 Benefits of Having a Live-In Caregiver
There are so many different types of care for an elderly member of the family. What is the difference and how do you decide what is best? Types of Home Care 24/7 Care vs. Live-In [...]
8 Skills That Will Make You An Amazing Caregiver
Professionally supporting and caring for anyone full time is a challenging job. While being a caregiver for the elderly can be strenuous, it is also highly rewarding. As with any professional career, there are skills [...]
