Finding the right gift for an older adult who lives in a senior living community can be challenging. Here are some gift ideas to help you this holiday season. Older Americans are typically at a stage in life where they aren’t too keen on accumulating more “stuff.” Many older adults are downsizing and scaling back. [...]
The holidays are a festive time, but the focus on food can make it hard to eat right. Here’s a quick guide to enjoying holiday parties while making good food choices. The holidays are a wonderful season to celebrate and enjoy time with friends and loved ones. But the focus on food at parties and [...]
Is your senior loved one living in an assisted living community? Here’s how to celebrate the holidays in style, so they feel included and have a great time. With the holiday season in full swing, your thoughts may be turning to loved ones and all the celebrations ahead of you. If your family includes a [...]
Scientists have been busy discovering more about the brain and how to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Here’s a roundup of the latest findings published in 2017. Earlier this spring, Congress announced it would increase funding for Alzheimer’s research in its new budget. Experts applauded the decision, stating it was necessary to remain on track for achieving goals [...]
It is not uncommon for seniors to experience depression during the winter holidays. You can help prevent “the holiday blues” by taking a few simple steps. The winter holiday season should be a time of joy and celebration for everyone in your family, including your senior loved ones. Unfortunately, many seniors struggle with depression or [...]
Nov. 11th is Veterans Day. Are there any veterans living in your town? Here are some ways you can show your respect and honor the vets you know. Next week is Veteran’s Day. As the nation prepares to honor those among us who have served, it’s a good time to reflect on the courage of [...]
Are you concerned that your senior loved one may be need some assistance? These guidelines will help you objectively evaluate the situation. Most of us want to make sure our parents, grandparents, and other senior loved ones are well taken care of as they grow older. But how can you evaluate when a senior you [...]
Halloween is just around the corner. If you’re the caregiver for an adult with Alzheimer’s, here’s what you should know about this holiday. Come Halloween, almost everyone loves a good fright. But for an adult who has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, spooky tricks can seem all too real. That’s why it’s important [...]
More seniors are on Facebook these days. Here’s how you can help a senior loved one avoid the common social media pitfalls. Kids usually know their parents are on Facebook and probably have been for years. But now there’s a good chance that their grandparents will be sending them a ‘friend’ request, too. According to [...]
Inflammation contributes to chronic pain, especially as we grow older. An anti-inflammatory diet might help alleviate it. Inflammation has been receiving a lot of attention lately. Research continues to shed new light on the important role it plays in managing or preventing disease. In some ways, inflammation is a valuable part of the body's defense [...]
