We have known for a while that there are specific medications that enhance the risk of senior falls. 20 years ago, only a little over…
The Startling New Statistics in Medication-Related Senior Falls
May 10, 2021
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Caregiving Tips to Help Overcome Feelings of Caregiver Dread
April 26, 2021
What are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up each morning? Are you looking forward to what the day will bring, or would…
The End Stages of Dementia: What to Know When Lucidity Returns
April 19, 2021
Even when confusion and memory loss escalate through the end stages of dementia, there’s an interesting and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Formerly termed “terminal…
Three Ways the Pandemic Has Created a Better Life for Family Caregivers
April 12, 2021
If there’s a single positive after-effect regarding the pandemic, it is the attention generated for the plight of family caregivers. Balancing work and home life…
Unpacking the Many Hidden Benefits of Gardening Activities for Seniors
March 22, 2021
The cool dampness of fresh soil. The warmth of the sun. The happy trills of songbirds. Gardening has the capacity to engage every one of…
Creative Strategies to Engage Seniors with Low-Vision and Alzheimer’s
March 15, 2021
Finding activities that can be engaging and fun for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease tends to be a challenge. Add in vision impairment , and…
Sweetheart Scammers: The Online Scam that Takes Advantage of Lonely Seniors
March 4, 2021
It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic started; a year of fear, loneliness, and isolation for many older adults. Physical distancing has…
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Is Leading Us Closer to a Cure
February 24, 2021
With a great deal of negative news in the forefront of 2020, it is worth noting a number of the wonderful achievements the year brought…
How Family Therapy Eases the Mental Effects of Caregiving
February 17, 2021
There are specific milestones we might encounter in our lives that, though not automatically negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a new job….
Do You Know the Signs for Spotting a Mental Health Concern in Seniors?
February 10, 2021
The isolation and fear due to COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the wellbeing of older adults, with nearly half of seniors surveyed in a Kaiser…