Do Seniors Still Need Vaccines in 2022?
As we passed through the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, there seemed to be a battle between two schools of thought: to "vaccine" or not to "vaccine". While the question was brought to focus due [...]
4 Essentials to Know About Hoarding
Hoarding isn't new. In fact, the original fairy tales of The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and any tale including a leprechaun or miser, all feature a hoarder. But the illness that creates hoarding [...]
5 Post Surgery Recovery Tips for Family Caregivers
Having surgery is challenging enough as it is, but if you're the family caregiver, how can you prepare the home and set up the best environment for the recovering patient? Of course, making things safe, [...]
Is Meditation Worth It For Adults over 60?
Those of us who are older might think that we know what meditation is. We think of the 70's and the hippie gurus who sat crossed legged on dirty floors, surrounded by flower children, zoning [...]
12 Signs That You Might Be Ready For a Hearing Aid
When we think of hearing aids, many of us think of the big, clunky old-school ones that we perhaps saw our parents or grandparents wear. Technology has had amazing advances in the last 50 years [...]
5 Habits to Stop After 65
We build habits all of our lives, usually without thinking too much about them. Research shows that habits are simply behaviors that we have reinforced for long enough that they happen "automatically" for us, even [...]
3 Ways a Virtual Challenge Could Change Your Life
We know that increasing physical activity is good for us. It's good for cardiovascular health, mental wellness and our bodies. There has been much ado lately about what is called "Virtual Challenges", also know as [...]
3 Factors in Deciding if Pets Are Right For You
We're all aware by now that pets can be really good for our mental (and even physical health). And the Benefits of Pet Therapy are undeniable. But when considering having or getting a new pet, [...]
8 Questions and Answers About Telehealth
Over the last few years, telehealth (also know as telemedicine) has become a safe, efficient and comfortable way to see a medical professional. With the advent of Covid-19, doctor's offices widely started offering options for [...]
5 Secrets to Being an Observant Caregiver
There are a number of skills that make an excellent caregiver. Being observant is at the top of that list. Being able to know what is happening with your patient, even when you aren't with [...]
