We all have bad days and good days, and we are all entitled to a bit of negative thinking or crankiness occasionally. If you’re taking…
Health Concerns That Can Cause Negative Mood Changes in a Senior
September 28, 2022
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Improve a Senior’s Memory With These Simple, Effective Tips
September 14, 2022
Remember memorizing the order of the colors of the rainbow in elementary school? Many of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to master this…
Being a Partner, Not a Parent, Throughout Spousal Caregiving
September 6, 2022
If you’re in a successful, lasting relationship, you know that it calls for compromise, commitment, and sacrifice. The happiest relationships are those in which both…
Tips for Downsizing for a Senior With Dementia
August 24, 2022
You have determined the family home is just way too much for your mother and father to take care of. A small home became available…
Overcoming Isolation as a Caregiver
August 16, 2022
Who would imagine that spending a great deal of time being a caregiver for someone else could also cause you to feel incredibly alone? The…
Get Creative When Adding More Fruits and Veggies to a Senior’s Diet
August 3, 2022
If you’re preparing meals for a senior who prefers carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), you may find it challenging to see that…
How Technology Is Making It Easier for Seniors to Age in Place
July 25, 2022
“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian Tracy…
Broken Heart Syndrome and How to Help Those Who are Grieving
July 14, 2022
In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses an analogy of glitter. Toss a handful of glitter into the air, and it is going to…
Can Treating Hearing Loss Reduce the Risk for Dementia?
July 7, 2022
Are you finding the need to turn the TV up louder for an older adult you love? Talking more loudly? Repeating conversations the senior loved…
Time Management Tips for Family Caregivers
June 22, 2022
If today’s to-dos seem like much more than you can possibly fit into 24 short hours, you’re not alone! Family caregivers are often inundated with…