Distracted Driving Awareness Month – Tips for Seniors

Distracted Driving Awareness Month – Tips for Seniors

April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. Limiting practices that take your eyes off the road is important to safer driving. For older drivers, this can be especially important. With age, reaction times can get longer, and in an emergency, every second counts. This...
Eye Care Screenings for Older Adults

Eye Care Screenings for Older Adults

As you age, your senses can worsen. Your eyes are no exception. Over the years, your vision will likely get worse. It can be helpful to schedule regular eye exams for your glasses prescription if you need them. But regular screenings for potential eye conditions are...
Care Support for Elders After a TBI

Care Support for Elders After a TBI

After your older loved one suffers from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), the level of in-home care they need may increase drastically. For those over 65, care and recovery from a TBI can be intense. The injury may have also impacted their ability to care for...
Discussing Cancer Diagnoses with Children

Discussing Cancer Diagnoses with Children

When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard for the whole family to process. But if you have young children, you may have to approach the news differently. The concept of cancer can be scary to young children, especially when an older loved one has...
Managing IBS With Age

Managing IBS With Age

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that can affect your daily life. IBS is a chronic condition that can be onset by changes in lifestyle, other medical conditions, or even medication side effects. If you have IBS, your condition can advance...
Important Vaccines for 65+ Adults

Important Vaccines for 65+ Adults

Vaccinations are a critical step in defending yourself and others from potentially harmful illnesses. For older individuals, vaccines can help protect against some viruses and bacterial infections that can be common causes of death for those in their age group. This...