Learn more about Black History Month including the role a man named Dr. Carter G. Woodson played in shining the spotlight on the contributions of black Americans. The roots of Black History Month date back to the year 1926 and a man named Dr. Carter G. Woodson. A child of former slaves, Dr. Woodson spent [...]
A hospital visit can be especially difficult for people with Alzheimer’s. Use these tips to help make their stay go more safely and smoothly. A planned or unexpected trip to the hospital is frightening and stressful at any age. The clinical environment can make it hard to rest. The pain and discomfort of the illness [...]
Seniors are often the target of scams and fraud but rarely report it. Here’s what families should know. It’s an unfortunate reality but one that is important to be aware of: older adults are targets of scams and fraud more often than any other age group. The problem is further compounded by the fact that [...]
Experts say as much as half of all cancer might be preventable. Learn 7 steps you can take that might help lower your cancer risk. Cancer has touched most of our lives in same manner, whether it is a personal diagnosis with the disease or watching a loved one battle it. While many of us [...]
Identity theft has become a serious threat across the country. Major corporations have even fallen victim. Here’s what you need to know to keep a senior safe. The New Year rings in the beginning of tax season, and adult children often help their senior parents with this process. Some families play a more hands-on role [...]
Are you starting to search for a memory care community for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease? These tips can help make the move to memory care go more smoothly. If you are preparing for a senior loved one’s move to a memory care community, you might not be sure how and where to start. Moving [...]
Are you suffering from a case of the post-holiday caregiver blues? These 6 tips can help you beat the blues. It’s that time of year again. The holidays are behind us and the long winter is in front of us. Warm, sunny days can seem far away. For caregivers who may be stuck indoors a lot [...]
Caregivers often put their own needs last. It’s why so many family caregivers experience a health crisis of their own. Use these resolutions to make 2018 healthier. If you’ve been responsible for the care of a senior loved one, there’s a strong possibility that you’ve put your own health and well-being on the backburner. As [...]
It is not uncommon for older adults to require frequent visits to the emergency room. Moving to an assisted living community can help prevent some of them. It's an unfortunate truth that older adults are much more likely to require trips to the emergency room than younger people. Though some of these trips are inevitable, others are [...]
Grandparents, be ready for when the grandkids visit. Here are some fun holiday activities to make your time with your grandkids fun and special. If holiday time with your grandkids is limited, you’ll want to make the most of it and start celebrating early. Days filled with fun activities are a sure way to bond [...]
