Quitting Smoking: Tips for Seniors

Quitting Smoking: Tips for Seniors

If your elderly loved one is a smoker, it is likely going to be hard to get them to quit. However, quitting smoking can dramatically benefit your loved one’s health, funds, and more. Getting your loved one to quit can help them live out the remainder of their life...
Autumnal Activities for Seniors and their Grandchildren

Autumnal Activities for Seniors and their Grandchildren

Autumn is a season filled with fun activities for children. Thankfully, there are plenty that can be enjoyable for both children and their elderly grandparents. This article will explore some fun Autumnal bonding activities for seniors and children. When choosing...
Does My Loved One Need In-Home Care?

Does My Loved One Need In-Home Care?

If your aging parent is having difficulties with mobility or caring for themselves, they may not want to talk with you about it. Unfortunately, this is why many elderly individuals go through a severe medical emergency before getting the help they need around the...
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Photo courtesy of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer   September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. As such, we wanted to share information and resources that can be important to women in our community. It is important to talk with your primary care...
Tips on Cleaning Dentures for Seniors

Tips on Cleaning Dentures for Seniors

Dentures are part of life for many seniors, but proper care of your dental implants can be vital to keeping them healthy and safe. Food particles and bacteria can affect dentures, just like your original teeth. If you have complete or partial dentures, it is important...
Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease with These 5 Tips

Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease with These 5 Tips

Your heart is one of the most vital organs in your body, so it is important to keep it healthy and strong. Heart Disease can be life-threatening and can prevent your heart from working effectively and efficiently. This article will look at 5 ways you can reduce your...

Six Ideas for Caregivers

Talk: Listening is just as important as talking. You can discuss doctor appointments, changes in work schedules, current events, travel and holiday plans. Engage in conversation. Express yourself clearly and effectively as it is necessary and therapeutic, even when...
Independence vs Safety as You Age

Independence vs Safety as You Age

When your family discusses potential long-term care options, it can feel scary. For many senior citizens, accepting that you may need long-term care is like giving up your independence. Unfortunately, your health and safety may be more important. This article will...
COPD in Elderly Individuals

COPD in Elderly Individuals

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a group of inflammatory lung diseases that can affect one’s ability to breathe. This article will explore what it means to live with COPD, as well as how to better assist your loved one as they live with COPD. What is...
Music and Dementia Care

Music and Dementia Care

Music plays an important role in the development of memories. Songs that are important to us can bring back emotions and memories every time you listen to them. Music has the power to help us recall these evocative memories, even for those long-affected by dementia....