Family feuds often occur when a senior loved one’s health is declining. Use these tips to navigate difficult family dynamics. When a senior loved one’s health begins to decline, it can create uncomfortable family dynamics. This is especially true when it comes to adult children. One child may want to take a proactive approach to [...]
Can lifestyle choices lower your risk for heart disease? Researchers say it can. Use these tips to lower your risk for heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite all of the advances in medicine, cardiac-related illnesses claim more lives than any other disease or medical condition. Estimates are that one in [...]
Are you wondering if it is time for a senior in your family to move to assisted living? These six signs that an older adult is struggling can help you decide. A question we often receive from the families of seniors is how to tell when it’s time for a move to assisted living. While [...]
If a senior you love has Alzheimer’s disease, reminiscence therapy can help them reconnect with happy memories. When a senior loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, family members may struggle to find ways to help them feel engaged and connected to the world around them. Short-term memory is often affected early in the disease process, leaving [...]
Read this important information before agreeing to become a power of attorney (POA) for a friend or family member. An important legal document for older adults to have is a power of attorney, often referred to as a POA. It allows you to designate someone to act on your behalf if you are unable to [...]
Caregivers often neglect their well-being when caring for a loved one. Use these 5 healthy caregiver resolutions to make 2019 a healthier, better balanced year. The beginning of a new year offers each of us a time to start over and set goals for living a healthier life. If you are a caregiver, the stress [...]
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s, or another form of dementia, can be challenging. Learn how to help a senior with dementia maintain their dignity and quality of life. Alzheimer’s is a disease that slowly robs people of their abilities. It’s sometimes referred to as “the long goodbye.” For spouses, adult children, and [...]
Struggling to find a holiday gift for an older adult? An experience gift might be the solution. These ideas will help you get started. Finding a meaningful holiday gift for a senior loved one isn’t always easy. Many seem to have everything they want and need already. If an older adult has moved to a [...]
The holiday season can be a great time to tour assisted living communities with a senior loved one. Here’s what families should know and consider. If you and a senior loved one have been discussing a move to an assisted living community in the new year, the holidays can be an ideal time to [...]
Concerned about senior driver safety? This information will help you objectively assess their skills. The topic of driving safety can be a contentious one between seniors and those who love them. For many, driving represents independence. Knowing you can hop in your car and head out to appointments and errands allows most of us to [...]
