Healthy diets in your 60’s and beyond
Healthy diets and aging should go together like peanut butter and jelly. They just belong together! Now, too many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches might
May 10, 2022
Community Corner
How to support a loved one with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder whose symptoms often develop slowly over many years. If you are a family member of the nearly 60 000
May 3, 2022
How to tell if your senior parent needs help
Many of our senior parents live independently and have healthy and full lives. It’s normal to worry about our parents as they age, and if
April 25, 2022
The do’s and don’ts of visiting someone with Alzheimer’s
When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis affects the entire family. The majority of people who have Alzheimer’s eventually move into a
April 18, 2022
Can we get serious about pie, please?
Is there anything better than a delicious slice of pie? This beloved dessert is perfect for all seasons, and with a huge range of options
April 11, 2022
Stroke warning signs & prevention tips
A stroke is a very serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
April 4, 2022
What are the signs of dehydration in seniors?
Do you drink enough water on a daily basis? What about your elderly loved ones? Many of us don’t! And because we lead busy lives
March 29, 2022
How to explain dementia to children
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the diagnosis affects the entire family. Depending on how severe their dementia is and how quickly it
March 22, 2022
Assisted living: how to address care concerns with the community?
The decision to move your senior parent into an assisted living community is never an easy decision to make. You want the best for your
March 15, 2022
The ultimate guide to preventing arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition that causes a person’s joints to become stiff, painful, and swollen. While arthritis affects people of all ages, many people
March 8, 2022
5 Benefits to Having Your Pet in Assisted Living
When you think about life in an assisted living community, do you happen to think about pets? Many modern senior communities are embracing the presence
February 22, 2022
What are my Loved One’s Options After a Hospital Stay?
If your older loved one has been in the hospital due to injury, illness, or for an operation, the hospital may release them before they’re
February 15, 2022
Understanding Dementia Behavior and How to Handle it
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia it affects the entire family. As you transition into the role of caregiver, you may find yourself
February 8, 2022
The Benefits of a CCRC for Senior Couples
If you think it may be time for your mom and dad, or your grandma and grandpa, to have some help in their everyday lives,
February 1, 2022
Detecting and preventing bedsores for seniors
If you’re the caregiver for an older adult who has limited mobility or is bedridden, knowing how to detect and prevent bed sores is essential.
January 25, 2022
