Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Seniors to Maintain Mental and Physical Wellbeing During the Pandemic
While we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our emotional and physical wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from people we love have taken a toll on many older adults and those they love. Now is an ideal time for older […]
The Importance of Journaling for Family Caregivers
With the new year just around the corner, now is a fantastic time to consider new strategies which will help you be an even more effective caregiver and also provide benefits to your loved one. Journaling is a great way to minimize caregiver stress, and can be utilized as an outlet to problem-solve and keep […]
Seniors and Mental Health: A Growing Concern
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; getting older brings with it a wealth of positive benefits, including increased wisdom, the freedom to savor life without the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, and the opportunity to spend more time with family and friends and participating in pursuits we enjoy. […]
Safety at Home: Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
With the vast majority of older adults choosing to continue to live at home throughout aging, it is essential to perform a comprehensive home assessment to look for and fix any dangers and make certain your loved ones remain safe. The most effective way to do this is to begin outside the home and work […]
Arthritis Symptoms in Seniors, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options
Affecting 30 million individuals within the U.S. alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results because of the wearing away of cartilage, creating friction in the joints as unprotected bones rub against one another. Even though it can occur in any joint, it’s most prevalent in the hands, hips, knees, lower back, and […]
Bath Safety Month: Tips to Help Ensure Senior Safety
Although you might consider your bathroom to be a safe sanctuary where you are able to relax and slow down with a soothing bath or invigorating shower following a busy day, for seniors, the bathroom is actually probably the most dangerous room in the home. With slippery floors which can be even slipperier when wet, […]
Practical New Year’s Resolution Goals for Caregivers
We either love them or avoid them, but whatever our stance on New Year’s resolutions, there is something fantastically refreshing about moving into a whole new year, providing us with a totally new slate and a chance to make any modifications we wish to improve quality of life or even accomplish a new goal or […]