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If you are preparing meals for a senior who prefers carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), you might find it difficult to feel confident that their nutritional needs are being satisfied. And you’re not alone. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention shares that just one in ten senior diets meet the recommendation of […]
“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian Tracy Choosing where to reside in our older years is not straight forward. Nearly all older adults choose to remain at home for a lifetime, but it is not without challenges. […]
Trusting someone you love into the care of somebody else is never easy, particularly for a senior member of the family. Whether at home or in a care facility, you’ll have questions you need answered. You’ll also want to be ready to advocate for the senior to proactively address any potential problems and also to […]
Many of today’s seniors were raised in the Great Depression. They lived through a period when the nation was pinching pennies and cutting corners. Frugality was ingrained in many of them while very young and often remains firmly in place for life. So, what exactly happens when a senior loved one is in need of […]
If you’ve ever observed young children at the park, you know how effortlessly friendships are formed. A small group can be playing tag, and a newcomer runs over with a breathless, “Can I play?” By and large, the response is a resounding, “Sure!” and thus – instant friends. If only it were that easy as […]
It has taken nearly 80 years and a slew of research studies focused around healthy aging to come up with the end result: wealth and a good genetic makeup really have little to do with our amount of joy. The Harvard Study of Adult Development started in 1938, delving into the lives of such high-profile […]
Many people have cast aside their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, but who says resolutions should only be made at the start of the year? There’s no time like the present to commit to a new habit or goal, particularly when it pertains to senior wellness. We’ve got six tips you can […]
Imagine for a minute how it would feel to struggle with the cognitive obstacles of dementia. The people who are closest to you are now unfamiliar. The words and phrases that would roll off your tongue without an additional thought are now just out of reach. In fact, the whole world as you once knew […]
Why Does It Happen? Dementia alters a person’s brain so that memories about recent events are forgotten or confused while memories about the more distant past often remain intact. This can cause the past to make more sense to a person with dementia than the present. A senior’s alternate reality may be his or her […]
Noticed any of these signs that could indicate a senior needs extra help at home? Messy house, clutter, pots and pans piling up Confusing or missing doses of medications Difficulty with balance and mobility Confusion over once-familiar tasks Decline in personal hygiene Loss of weight Signs of depression, loss of interest in favorite hobbies and […]
What inspires you to get out of bed each and every morning? The answer is different for every one of us, of course, however, there is one commonality: it may be at the root of how to live longer. Scientific studies are showing us that having a feeling of purpose is an essential element in […]
COVID-19 continues to dominate our overall health concerns, it is important to bear in mind that other illnesses can be equally as dangerous, especially for seniors. Flu season is upon us, and it’s time to ensure that the older adults we love are protected. The flu vaccine for seniors is the best protection against the […]
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