Avoiding Senior Isolation
Senior isolation is unfortunately common and only increases as the population grows. Senior isolation causes a decrease in mental and physical health, as well as taking a toll on…
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Senior Downsizing
Downsizing Tips For Seniors Selling your home and moving can be overwhelming for anyone, but it can be more of a challenge for an older adult. When you’re moving from…
Don’t Fall Victim to Identity Theft
Identity occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission for some sort of financial gain. It’s a serious crime and on the rise. Although,…
The Truth of Palliative Care
Many people may not know what palliative care is or what it can do for them, and in some situations receiving this kind of care is an option worth…
Quick tips: aging & swallowing disorders
Swallowing problems are more common in the elderly Swallowing — it sounds simple. However, it’s a complex process requiring many nerves and muscles to work in harmony. Normally, the…
Stages of Bereavement and How to Cope
Experiencing Loss and the Stages of Grief. Everyone experiences loss. It could be something small – a lost purse, wallet or watch which causes a bit of stress or…
Tips for Managing Medications
Managing medications is a complex and challenging task for aging adults. Many older people are managing multiple conditions with multiple medications. Juggling what to take, when to take it…
How to Care for Parkinson’s Disease
The body is unique; although every person is made up of the same components, all bodies run differently. So it is no surprise that when someone suffers from an…
5 ways to connect with your teenage grandchildren
When your grandchildren were toddlers, they lit up your world. When they were kids, they wanted to spend hours and hours at your house. But now that they’ve grown…
The Benefits of Pets for Seniors
Are you a pet lover? Then you probably already know that pets make great companions. However, you might be surprised to find out pets can provide a multitude of…