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Enhancing Mealtime for Seniors: Tips for Companionship and Nutrition When is the last time you enjoyed a meal with your aging loved ones? Understanding the Impact of Mealtime Companionship on Seniors Research shows that seniors who regularly dine with friends and family tend to eat more and make healthier choices. More importantly, most older [...]
Support for Seniors: How Caregivers Help Manage Chronic Health Conditions Does your mom’s arthritis make it difficult for her to button a blouse or open a jar of mayonnaise? Is your dad struggling to read the labels on prescription bottles because of macular degeneration? Understanding Chronic Health Issues in Seniors “Nearly 85 percent of [...]
Navigating Life After Driving: 5 Benefits of Transportation Services for Seniors Understanding the Transition: Why Seniors Stop Driving Your dad recently stopped driving, and now he rarely leaves his house. You worry that the isolation will lead to loneliness and depression. Your mom has missed several doctors appointments, because no one was available to [...]
American Heart Month: 10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Heart Health It’s American Heart Month - a time when the nation shines a spotlight on heart health. While important at any age, taking steps to keep your heart healthy is critical for older people. That’s because, physical changes that happen with age may increase [...]
Aging in Place: The Different Types of In-Home Care Understanding the Desire to Age in Place Your mom is becoming more and more frail. You’ve suggested a move to a senior living community - a place that can meet her growing health needs - but she refuses to even think about it. What now? [...]
10 Essential Tips to Prevent Falls in Seniors Expert Insights on Fall Prevention When it comes to falls in seniors, the odds are stacked against our aging loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every four seniors will fall this year - it’s the number one cause [...]
Combating Loneliness in Older Adults: Strategies for Connection and Well-Being. Your mom lives alone and no longer drives. She rarely leaves the house and has lost connections with friends and no longer participates in activities that she used to love. You worry about her spending too much time alone - and with good reason. [...]
Navigating Conversations: 10 Essential Tips for Supporting Aging Parents Who Resist Help Your mom didn’t tell you about a nasty fall. Your dad won’t give up his car keys. Both parents shut down when you try to start a conversation about long-term living options. Why Aging Parents Often Resist Help “It’s something we see [...]
5 Ways to Protect Seniors from Scams and Fraud in 2024 Introduction: Scams Targeting Older Adults Did you know that older adults lost a staggering $1.9 billion to scams last year? And that’s only the reported cases—experts believe the actual numbers are much higher. Protecting seniors from scams is a growing concern, as fraudsters [...]
7 Key Signs Your Aging Loved Ones May Need Help at Home Do Your Aging Loved Ones Need Help at Home? When you last visited your aging parents, did something feel off? Maybe there were stains on your mom’s clothes, your dad seemed glued to his recliner, or you noticed spoiled food in the [...]
