The Importance of Pleasure in Our 2nd Act
Pleasure and joy are not limited to the younger generation, so why do we see stereotypes of the "grumpy older person"? Do we tend to become more cynical as we age, or do we just [...]
5 Things to Know About Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are not only an issue for seniors, they can affect us at any stage in life. However, they can have different and more serious outcomes if they occur later in life. What are [...]
5 Things to Consider as You Research Assisted Living Communities
Making a plan for our futures is not only comprised of career choices, how we raise our children or healthy eating. Part of planning for the future is understanding when you may need to consider [...]
3 Helpful Things to Know About Gastritis
Everyone has had a stomach ache in their lives, or even heartburn. But what is gastritis and is it a cause for concern? What is Gastritis? Gastritis is more than just the occasional heartburn, which [...]
11 Marvelous Benefits of Walking
We hear it over and over. Walking is good for you. Most of us "walk", so we should all be getting some kind of benefit right? There are however, some parameters that allow us to [...]
3 Ways to Combat Feelings of Isolation
We've all had our struggles with feelings of isolation during the last two years of a global pandemic during which many of us stayed home. But this is an ongoing, daily challenge for many of [...]
Benefits of In-Home Care vs Assisted Living Facilities
Senior Home Care vs. Assisted Living As parents and loved ones grow older, it might be necessary to have someone to assist them with day-to-day activities — especially since seniors are often more prone to [...]
Top Signs That a Loved One May Need Home Care
In the United States, there are about twelve million people who require home health care in some form. The American population is aging. Adults age 65 and older make up at least 15 percent of the populace. Additionally, there [...]
Should a Senior Get Home Care if They Don’t Live Alone?
As a caregiver for a senior relative, you want your loved one to have the best quality of life possible. You may consider getting home-care services for extra support. However, many caregivers hold themselves back [...]
Debunking 5 Common Myths of In-Home Care
In-home care services are a blessing for many families. However, some individuals hesitate to hire help for a loved one. In this article, we discuss some common misconceptions of home care so that you can [...]
