4 Categories of Signs Your Parent Might Need Homecare
While we may not want to think about it, eventually even the most active and healthy parent may need some type of homecare. Sometimes it happens in a way that is obvious to us, perhaps [...]
Medical Alert Systems – 4 Things You Should Know
Often times, when we think "Medical Alert Systems", we think of that commercial from the 1980's in which an elderly woman falls and desperately cries out, "I've fallen and I can't get up!". What a [...]
8 Things to Know About Tremors
Tremors at any age can be worrisome. Many of us have experience isolated trembling when fighting off a bad flu or when frightened. But in older people, or in people of any age who have [...]
7 Excellent Resources for Seniors
Finding the right resources can make all the difference in life. Are you or do you know a senior who had chosen to age-in-place? (For more info on aging in place, click here). Are you [...]
4 Recommendations for Better Balance at Any Age
One doesn't have to be older to have balance issues. While younger people can suffer from balance problems, it is much more commonly found in the older population. Balance and strength challenges often go hand [...]
3 Ways to Manage Diabetes in Older Adults
While managing diabetes can be challenging for anyone, it presents unique hurdles for the older adult. If a diabetic patient lives in assisted living, then the condition will be managed and healthy living promoted by [...]
Finding Purpose After 60
By the time we hit 60 years old, we've lived a lot of life and we've seen many changes; we might even feel like we don't know what our purpose is anymore. Children have grown [...]
Staying Healthy During COVID-19 Reopening
Now that the Covid-19 vaccine has begun rolling out and numerous seniors and healthcare professionals have been vaccinated, it’s time to consider how to go about staying healthy through the re-opening process. Of course, many [...]
What Is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is used to improve the quality of life for people with life-limiting diseases, usually at the point where their illness is seen as being terminal. It is important to note that hospice is [...]
Planning Ahead: End of Life Decisions
As the saying goes, the best time to fix your roof is when the sun is shining. When it comes to caregiving and important end of life decisions, the best time to make decisions about [...]
