by bbworks | Aug 1, 2025 | Care
Mental health is often overlooked by older generations, but it can be just as important as physical health. If you are concerned for your older loved one’s mental well-being, you may want to suggest that they go for a mental health screening. This can be easier said...
by bbworks | Jul 22, 2025 | Resources
Your liver plays a vital role in your overall health. However, alcohol, antibiotics, obesity, high blood pressure, and more can weaken your liver with age. Many older individuals live with their liver working overtime. As time progresses, you might be dealing with a...
by bbworks | Jul 11, 2025 | Resources
Board games have grown a lot since your parents’ childhood. Since the 90s, the board game industry has boomed to include a lot of varying and unique games far beyond Monopoly and Clue. And while many of the classics stick around for a reason, there are plenty of newer...
by bbworks | Jul 3, 2025 | Care
When your family is considering hiring elder care for you, your comfort and independence can often be a point of contention. For many older individuals, accepting home care can feel like admitting that they cannot fully care for themselves. July is Senior Independence...
by bbworks | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
For many older adults, a bad fall can be a serious matter. According to the CDC, about 1 in 4 adults 65 and older will experience a serious fall each year. After your elder loved one suffers a fall, it is essential to provide them with recovery care. One way they can...
by bbworks | Jun 13, 2025 | Care
June is PTSD-Awareness month. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a debilitating mental health condition that affects some survivors of trauma. For aging adults with PTSD, in-home care can help with symptom management while maintaining independent living. What Is PTSD?...
by bbworks | Jun 3, 2025 | Care
As Americans of all backgrounds continue to live longer, it is important to ensure that elder care meets the needs of all older individuals. LGBTQ+ individuals are 4 times less likely than their heterosexual peers to have children to aid in their care. This is one of...
by bbworks | May 22, 2025 | Care
Spending time outdoors is important for your health at any age. Fresh air and time in the sun help boost your mood and overall quality of life. For older individuals, this can be especially important. But safety in the sun is also very important. Proper sun protection...
by bbworks | May 12, 2025 | Resources
Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs. It can be particularly dangerous for older adults. In America, roughly 1 million adults 65 and older are hospitalized with pneumonia each year. In this article, we will discuss...
by bbworks | May 5, 2025 | Resources
Scammers have often targeted older adults for financial abuse, and AI can make it even more dangerous. Artificial Intelligence has opened more avenues for scammers to target grandparents. Informing your older family members on how scammers may target them can help...
