Staying Connected… Socialization is the solution
The need for company, love, and support lasts a lifetime. As we age, we do not grow wise enough that we can keep ourselves company…we require meaningful human interaction; our well-being and cognitive skills depend on it. Unfortunately, aging adults, especially...
A Sore Subject… Preventing, Recognizing, and Treating of Bed Sores
It can be said that sometimes a lack of information can lead to the spread of misinformation and myths. At times, misinformation can be harmless and rather benign, but, when it comes to your health or the health of those in your care, misinformation can lead to rather...
Tri-State Holiday Experiences: Accessibility and Senior Friendly
It’s that time of year where families get together, friends reunite, and memories are made! No one wants to be left out, intentionally or unintentionally…but, it can happen! Not all outings and plans are friendly to those who have mobility issues. The Tri-State area...
Navigating the Holidays with your aging adult
As we approach the holiday season, navigating the challenges of caring for an aging adult can be magnified under the lens of family get-togethers and keeping decade-long traditions alive. There is a palpable pull between honoring the traditions of past holidays and...
Get Up, Get Out, Get Moving!
Habits are hard to form…. Well, good habits are hard to form, right? Why does it seem like the worst things for our bodies are the easiest to consistently do? Staying active can be one of those habits that can forever change the landscape of your future. Much easier...
Caregiving to the Caregiver
A caregiver is someone who helps another with daily basic tasks; someone who might be temporarily ill, disabled, or have long-term health problems. There are many forms of caregivers, professional and non-professional. Those who are paid, and those who go unpaid....
Preventing Falls & Reducing the Risk
One of the most frightening things to witness is an older adult falling; it’s an experience that can leave your feeling helpless and squabbling to help and find the most immediate solution. There is guilt that whatever caused the fall could have been prevented, there...
Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults
We’re in the throws of summer, it’s what we wish for all year long…warm summer days filled with sunshine and a little bit more freedom and care-free living. Family gatherings, day trips, sight-seeing…all of the summer activities that we look forward to all...
