Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for seniors and people who care for them, and may …Read More
National Diabetes Awareness Month: Tips to Help Seniors Manage the Disease
Checking blood sugar levels. Injecting insulin. Carefully watching your diet. If this describes a normal day in your life, or that of a senior you …Read More
Caring for Someone with Dementia: How Respite Care Can Help
Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia for a family member you love is heartbreaking, and will immediately result in a …Read More
Foods to Avoid with Chronic Kidney Disease
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 11% of adult Americans, for older adults, the frequency rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a family member …Read More
The Importance of Addressing Older Adult Mental Health
They’re called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it an abundance of advantages, including greater wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life …Read More
Helping Seniors Weather the Pandemic
It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been put in place to emphasize safety can begin …Read More
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
While not unusual, urinary incontinence in older adults is a challenging condition to manage, impacting daily life in a variety of ways and frequently leading …Read More
The Importance of Grandparents to Their Grandchildren
As the old adage goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent just might be one of life’s greatest joys – a …Read More
Transitional Care: Help with Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
Following a surgical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you are free to …Read More
Safety at Home: Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Space
The day-to-day dilemmas of providing care for someone you care about with dementia are constantly changing. Today, the challenge may be frustration with the lack …Read More