Tips and Advice for Seniors and Their Families
First Aid Kit for Seniors Living at Home
First aid is an important consideration when caring for an elderly person at home. It is important to know that seniors are more vulnerable to accidents and injuries since they often lack strength, flexibility and can have brittle bones. ...
Your Brain on Books
Diving into a great novel is an immersive experience that can make your brain come alive with imagery and emotions and even turn on your senses. There is hard evidence that supports that while reading, we can actually physically change...
5 Natural Ways to Improve Oxygen Levels
The feeling of being out of breath (dyspnea) is a sensation that is well known to those who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Although it is common for those experiencing shortness of breath to use oxygen therapy (oxygen...
Creating a Legacy for Your Parent
A common regret of adult children who have lost their parents is the wish that they had asked and understood more about their own family history. This is particularly true for family caregivers, whose focus on the present is necessitated...
Arthritis: Symptoms and Care
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in the US. Millions of adults and half of all people age 65 and older are troubled by this disease. Arthritis is best known as a condition of painful, stiff joints. In fact, there are a variety...
5 Tips to Help Curb Isolation During COVID-19
There is no doubt that we are all trying to figure out our "new normal" during these unprecedented times. Here are some tips to help the elder loved ones in your life: 1. Keep Caregivers Coming – It’s important to keep the same routine...
Tips for Managing Seasonal Allergies
Spring is here, with flowers, grass, and for a lot of us, allergies. If you suspect your allergies are getting worse over time, returning after a long break, or starting for the first time, you may be right. One of the ironies of living a...
Shopping on a Fixed Income
Over the course of the last two years, grocery prices have been going up at a rate of about 7-9%—a whole lot more than most people's incomes have been going up, fixed or not. This means learning how to shop in ways you might not have...
Hospitalizing a Loved One with Dementia
Be aware of the following common pitfalls during hospitalization, so you can take steps to prevent them: Delirium. Delirium is a state of acute mental confusion. People with dementia develop delirium at much higher rates than typical...
When to Get Your Loved One Help
For most of us, independence and privacy are an important condition for a comfortable life. We each have our habits and methods of doing things, and life has a rhythm that just “fits” our personalities. But as people age and physical...