Tips and Advice for Seniors and Their Families
Resolutions for Caregivers
By Jen Sexton Over the holiday season, I found myself on a plane next to a wonderful, kind woman. She engaged me in conversation and we talked about our jobs and home life. She recently quit her job to take care of her ailing mother while...
5 Tips to Making the Holidays Less Stressful
This is the time of year when it never hurts to get a friendly reminder on tips to make the holidays less stressful. Here are 5 tips to get you started from the Hallmark Homecare family. 1.) Make a List and Start Early Write down everyone...
Recognize the Signs
Dementia is a collection of symptoms including memory loss, personality change, and impaired intellectual functions resulting from disease or trauma to the brain. These changes are not part of normal aging and are severe enough to impact...
Do Your Homework
Most of us wait until a crisis occurs before we start thinking about who will help keep a loved one remaining at home for as long as possible. But making on-the-spot, high-stakes decisions while your emotions are working overtime almost...
Smile, There’s an Inexpensive Way to Combat Memory Issues
Fading memories will affect most of us at some point in our lives. Whether our memory is altered by age or information overload, the “fading memory” population helps keep the sticky note industry booming. Our population relies heavily on...
Keep it Simple
According to ALZ.ORG: More than 5 million people are living with Alzheimer’s today. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia. In 2012, 15.4...
Are You Ready for Some Football?
It’s kick-off time! Millions of people sat in front of their televisions or in stadiums this past Sunday to officially welcome the beginning of the football season. Some teams won, some lost, but the amount of excitement seeping...
Learning from Dr. Suess
“This small white pill is what I munch at breakfast and right after lunch. I take the pill that’s kelly green before each meal and in between. These loganberry-colored pills I take for early morning chills. I take the pill with zebra...
For The Love of Dogs
Animals are increasingly recognized for the therapeutic value they provide to older adults. As aging takes a toll on lifestyle, a “man’s best friend” could be the answer to living a longer, happier and loving life. The evidence from...
10 Things My Grandmother Taught Me
by Jen Sexton Our ancestors are filled with so much knowledge and life experience. My grandmother passed away in 2003. We were close. I spent many weeks each summer with her, listening to her, watching her, learning from her. I miss my...