5 Signs a Caregiver is Needed in the Home
You are or a loved one is getting older. You're now starting to consider bringing professional care into the home. But how do you determine if a caregiver is really needed or not? Hourly or [...]
In 2022, Is Age Just a Number?
When we were younger, anyone over the age of 30 was old. Like old. But once we grow up, we learn that age is relative. We're all older than someone and younger than someone else. [...]
4 Skin Conditions to Watch For
Different ages of people tend to have different types of skin conditions. We see acne most often in the teen years, pruritic urticarial papules in pregnant women and wrinkles in those of us over 30 [...]
5 Emotional Challenges Faced by Older Adults
Many emotional challenges certainly aren't age specific. We can experience mental health issues and emotional challenges regardless of age. But are there specific risks or challenges that older adults face that are seen less in [...]
3 Essentials to Know When Buying Your Next Wheelchair
Perhaps you've been using a wheelchair for a while and it's time for a new one. Or perhaps you are new to the wheelchair world. Either way, there are things to know and tips and [...]
7 Enjoyable Outdoor Activities to do This Autumn
No matter where you live in the U.S., autumn is often the season with the most pleasant weather. Not too hot or too cold for outdoor activities, fall is the season that's "just right" to [...]
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 [...]
