Honoring Our Elders in 2022
We all grew up hearing the phrase "respect your elders". But in this day and age, what does that mean? Is it just for young people and what exactly does honoring our elders look like [...]
3 Sleep Challenges in Older Adults
We've just passed the end of Daylight Savings Time and gained an extra hour over the weekend. All around the U.S., a collective sigh of people getting an additional hour of sleep was heard! A [...]
SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) In People Over 60
Across the country, we're soon to experience a lessening in daylight hours that will continue throughout the winter and into the spring. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) affects numerous people of all ages, including the elderly. [...]
Contemplating a Move to Assisted Living? 3 Things to Consider
There come many times in our lives when we consider moving house. It could be the first time we move out from our parents home or when we have children and move into a larger [...]
The 2 Biggest Challenges Facing Caregivers and How to Manage Them
Being a caregiver in any capacity is full of challenges. But for the HHA or CNA, being either a daily caregiver or a live-in caregiver can be strenuous, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. [...]
Terrific Gifts for Seniors in 2021
Whether you'll be celebrating a loved one's birthday soon, or are organized enough to be pre-holiday shopping, selecting the right gift for the senior in your life can be challenging. Here are some great gift [...]
5 Benefits of Intergenerational Relationships
Intergenerational relationships. Sounds complicated, but it's actually an important part of aging in a healthful way. What is it, why is it important and how to we go about building them? What are intergenerational relationships? [...]
Cataract Surgery and Recovery Over 65
A number of us may have to go through cataract surgery in the future. In fact, up to half of Americans will have cataracts by the time they're 75 years old. So what does this [...]
5 Important UTI Facts
UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection/s) are no laughing matter. For anyone who has had them, they are painful and can even lead to a host of other issues if left untreated. What are they and how [...]
3 Important Categories of Facts to Know About Sundowner’s Syndrome
Sundowning or Sundowner's Syndrome is a relatively new term. Dr. Lois K. Evans, PhD, FAAN, RN, first coined the phrase in 1987. While it has not been listed as an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic [...]
