5 Senior Healthcare Expenses You May Not Be Ready For
After years of clocking in for a paycheck and being constrained by a to-do list, retirement is thought of as a time of less stress and endless relaxation. Unfortunately, that idea of retirement can quickly change with news of a diagnosis or illness. Even the...
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3 Phone Scams Targeting Seniors: Protect Your Loved Ones
Scams are happening left and right. Sometimes, there might be one happening right under our nose. Due to the rapid change in technology, older people might be unaware and might be the most susceptible to phone scams. It’s important to stay informed about the phone...
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Senior Safety: Keeping Safe and Healthy During the Winter
Winter brings plenty of opportunities for fun and spending time with family. Along with the fun, the colder temperatures should be a reminder to keep winter safety a priority for seniors. Are you prepared to help keep your loved ones safe when the winter months...
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Pet Therapy for Seniors
Animals have long been a welcome addition to many peoples’ homes. From enthusiastic dogs to relaxed cats or vice versa, small furry creatures add some color and variety to life. They feel like part of the family. And most of all, they bring joy to the people they live...
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Dealing with Diabetes in a Senior Loved One
According to the CDC, nearly 25% of all senior adults have some form of diabetes. It’s very likely that your elderly family members may already have this disease or are in the early stages of developing it. Alternatively, maybe they’ve already begun showing symptoms...
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Assisted Living for Couples
Transitioning a loved one into assisted living already presents a set of challenges. But what about a married couple? To further complicate things, what if one spouse needs medical care only a facility can provide, but the other is largely independent? An increasing...
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4 Foods Your Senior Loved Ones Should Avoid
As people age, their bodies slowly lose their tolerance for certain foods that can present potential hazards. While a rare treat is probably alright, frequent consumption of these less than safe foods can lead to extensive health risks. As you care for your aging...
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Safety for Dementia Patients: Wandering Off
Anyone with a family member suffering from dementia knows about the potential for wandering off. The confusion, disorientation, and memory loss caused by this condition can lead to your loved ones feeling the need to try to leave, resulting in them walking around...
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When Is It Time to Start Memory Care?
Whether out of a reluctance to change or a misunderstanding of elder care, many families may find themselves or their loved ones hesitant to begin memory care when the time comes. On the other hand, maybe they’re just not sure when the symptoms of dementia become...
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4 Crafts to Improve a Senior’s Motor Skills
As your loved ones age, they likely won’t lose any artistic hobbies they had earlier in life. Fortunately, aging and living in an assisted living community doesn’t mean they have to give up their favorite hobbies. In fact, considering the potential benefits of...
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