“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian Tracy Deciding where to reside in our older age is not easy. The vast majority of older adults choose to age in place in...
Read moreTime Management Tips for Busy Family Caregivers
If today’s to-dos seem like a lot more than you are able to possibly squeeze into 24 short hours, you’re not alone. Family caregivers are often overloaded with daily care tasks: Planning and preparing meals. Shopping and other errands. Planning...
Read moreLiving Alone with Alzheimer’s? Home Care Makes It Possible.
There has long been an assumption that living alone with Alzheimer’s or another type of progressive dementia was not possible and that the only real option following diagnosis was nursing home care. After all, it’s unrealistic for someone with...
Read moreUnlocking the Secret to Healthy Aging
After almost 80 years and a multitude of studies focused on healthy aging, researchers have determined that wealth and a good genetic makeup really have little to do with our levels of joy. The Harvard Study of Adult Development began in 1938...
Read moreSix Steps to Boost Wellness in Older Adults All Year Long
Many people have cast aside their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, but who says resolutions should only be made in the beginning of the year? There’s no time like the present to commit to a new goal or habit, particularly when...
Read moreEstablishing a Daily Routine for Seniors
Life, particularly during the course of the pandemic, can be filled with uncertainty. For seniors who are feeling less in command of certain facets of life, such as losing cognitive or physical functioning, focusing on what can be controlled is...
Read moreRespect Your Elders Through Avoiding Elderspeak
Watch what happens at your next family get-together when a new mom places her infant in someone’s arms. The person is likely to shift instantly into baby mode: a sing-song, high-pitched voice, overly simplified speech, and exaggerated facial...
Read moreHelping Seniors Retain Independence is More Important than You Think
It is simple to get swept up in the everyday tasks of caregiving for an older adult you care about. There is a great deal to be done, and frequently it is just quicker and more efficient to do it all yourself, letting a loved one relax. After...
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