Today’s seniors grew up in the era when automobiles became commonplace, and were the pride and joy of many teens. Driving, therefore, equals independence in the minds of most seniors. But physical or intellectual impairment and even the normal changes of aging can make driving less safe, or unsafe, for older adults. It seems that …
Is your family struggling to manage care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other brain disease? Distraught as you see them lose their cognitive abilities – perhaps even the ability to recognize individual family members? You are not alone. Many in our community are dealing with these painful issues. You want not only …
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Is it becoming more difficult for Dad to take proper care of his yard or bend over to take the laundry out of the dryer? Does it seem like too much effort some days for him to cook or take care of basic housework? Does he bathe less often because he is worried about slipping …
Mom was always the carefree ringleader of family fun. Yet lately, the family has noticed that she always seems worried about things. She wonders if she left the stove on. She doesn’t like to go to the grandchildren’s sports events, fearing they’ll be injured. Though she has a nice nest egg, she is concerned about …
Table of Content1 Read a good book2 Go to a movie3 Pretend you’re a tourist in your own home town4 Take a road trip5 Learn a new language6 Redecorate your living space It’s already August, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the summer! Here are some ideas for you: Read a good book …
Do you own your possessions, or do your possessions own you? As we grow older, many of us must make decisions about what to do with a lifetime of belongings. In more extreme cases, families find themselves dealing with hoarding, a disorder which becomes more common as people grow older. Collecting or Hoarding? What’s the …
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When a person with Alzheimer’s wanders away, they may be unable to ask for help or even tell who they are. It can be some time before the person is found, causing all manner of anguish for their family. Fortunately, there is more awareness around this issue today. With almost six million Americans living with …
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Table of Content1 The physical changes of aging2 Fall hazards in the home3 Side effects of medications4 Inactivity5 Self-Confidence is a Top Fall Prevention Ingredient Fear of falling confines many seniors to the house. Professional caregivers help them remain active and engaged in the community. “Each year, more than one in four older adults aged …
“Mom is due at the doctor at 10:30, and my boss just called a staff meeting.” When you’re providing care for an elderly loved one, it’s not uncommon to feel torn between work, your loved one’s needs, and your other responsibilities. According to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), nearly 66 million …
Allow Yourself a Vacation with Respite Care Services Does this sound familiar? Your coworker comes back after two weeks in a tropical paradise. She’s tan, relaxed and passing around photos of herself in her swimsuit on a catamaran, enjoying an umbrella drink at a luau and swimming with sea turtles. You think to yourself that …
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