Around the world, medical professionals and patients have turned to the performing arts as a new form of treatment for dementia. The act of improvisation can help a dementia patient…
There are some practical and useful steps that you, as a care-giver, may want to implement should you find yourself caring for an aging loved-one with Alzheimer’s. For example, a…
Nothing gives us insight into our own futures, or galvanizes each of us to consider preparing for the only rainy day we will all get, that is our own old…
Caring for a senior? If so, then ensuring that their medication is taken on time and in the appropriate doses is one of the most essential steps that you can…
As we age, our bodies need a little more focus than they used to in order to keep moving and functioning. As such, seniors need to be particularly focused on…
When getting into the later senior years, some of the things that were previously easy to do become far more difficult as people have some trouble in adjusting to some…
As Boomers age and Gen Y and Millennials grow up, many of us are faced with caring for elderly parents. But, with modern careers and aspirations, things aren’t like the…
Getting a loan can be difficult for many people, no matter their stage of life. But during retirement, with the absences of a steady income stream, that challenge can grow…
It may come as a surprise to learn that almost all senior citizens will eventually develop cataracts. According to the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center, approximately 9 out of…
How do you spot Elder Abuse in Assisted Care?
Elderly abuse in assisted living facilities is an unfortunate reality, but there are some things you can do to help prevent this sort of thing happening to your loved one.…