We all have good days and bad days, and we’re all entitled to a little negative thinking or crankiness every once in a while. If you’re caring for an older adult who appears to have fallen into a routine of continuous complaining and negativity...
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“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...
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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...
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The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have morphed into “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly 40% of seniors are taking at least five different prescription medications each day – not to...
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Benjamin Franklin certainly had it right: An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to noticing and addressing elderly mobility issues, prevention is crucial. Falls in older adults lead to 3 million emergency room...
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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...
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It began with those in your inner circle, and it has gradually been spreading outward to good friends and acquaintances. Revealing that you are living with a COPD diagnosis and knowing how to answer the various questions that arise about it may...
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It may have been presumed, or perhaps broadsided you out of the blue. Mom has just received the official diagnosis for a progressive disease that’s going to make independent life challenging. While there are lots of unknowns, one thing is for...
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While COVID-19 continues to dominate our overall health concerns, it’s essential to remember that other illnesses can be equally as dangerous, particularly for older adults. Flu season is upon us, and it is time to make sure the older adults you...
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Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are surely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, they could also come about due to medication side effects in seniors. Rather than immediately assuming an...
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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...
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As we’re finally easing our way out of the pandemic, we’re discovering more about how it has impacted older adults – both physically and emotionally. We know seniors have been at a higher risk of serious complications and death from the COVID-19...
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