Consider the numerous tools you use every single day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple things, but ones you cannot envision living without. For many older adults, there are basic assistive devices available that could mean the...
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We’ve known for a long time that there are specific medications that increase the likelihood of falls for older adults. Two decades ago, a little over 50% of elderly people were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has increased...
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It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began; a year of fear, loneliness, and isolation for many seniors. Physical distancing has eliminated the ability to provide the warmth and comfort of a hug and even an in-person smile in...
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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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During the holiday season, older adult mental health frequently comes to a head. Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for many seniors the holidays are a time of sadness. Yearning for holidays past, grief over the loss...
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Think about the most ideal holiday season you can imagine. While that image may vary a bit for each of us, it might include lights, gifts, good food, and traditions passed down through the generations. However, what most certainly rings true for...
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With so many seniors taking multiple prescriptions, and with doctors adding and changing dosages and medications to find ideal solutions, it is critical to understand what to do with medications that are no longer needed or have expired. There...
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Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to handle seemingly unsurmountable challenges in connection with the care of the senior family members they love. With COVID-19’s particular dangers to seniors and people who have...
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While comedians and circus clowns may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there’s nothing funny about falling when it comes to aging parents, who happen to be at a heightened risk for serious injuries which...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has put the world on pause, including, among a great many other activities, healthcare appointments and procedures. In fact, nearly 50% of all adults either canceled or put off routine medical care and elective treatments...
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After months of distancing, isolating and quarantining from friends and family, can it be safe for older adults to think about going out now? Regrettably, there is no cut-and-dry answer, and a range of criteria should be taken into consideration...
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