When was the last time you hugged your parent? When was the last time you held the hand of an older adult? When was the…
Seniors usually take medications for chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, arthritis or cholesterol. Half of the people older than 65 years use 5…
I love music. It makes me feel good about myself. The rhythms make a difference with my heart beat and help keep me focused. I…
“Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life,” according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Your arms and legs feel leaden. You feel like you never get enough sleep. You crave chowder and Boston cream pie. That’s just the usual…
1. What is Assisted Living? Assisted Living residences are designed to maintain the independence of older people who are not safe on their own. They provide…
We all suffer from bereavement at one time or another. Your pet dies. You lose a job. Your parent dies. Eventually, everyone we love dies.…
National Send a Card to a Friend Day is February 7. It’s just another attempt by Hallmark, American Beauty and other greeting card manufacturers to…
Has your parent fallen recently? Are you sure? One out of 3 people over the age of 65 falls each year. After 80 years of…
No one wants to broach the conversation with mom and dad about moving to an assisted living community. The primary problem is that when you…