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…
Can Treating Hearing Loss Reduce the Risk for Dementia?
July 7, 2022
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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…
Is Your Senior Loved One Overmedicated?
June 15, 2022
The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have transformed into “take two of these…and two of these…and maybe one of…
Watch for These Signs That Could Point to Senior Mobility Issues
June 7, 2022
Benjamin Franklin certainly had it right: An ounce of prevention is really worth a pound of cure. When it comes to noticing and addressing senior…
Should You Start Taking Vitamins as an Older Adult or Is It All Just Hype?
May 24, 2022
Minerals, vitamins, and supplements – oh my! Seventy percent of seniors are taking them; but is taking vitamins as an older adult actually necessary? After…
Top Excuses Alzheimer’s Caregivers Often Make
May 13, 2022
“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford We all know that no single person…
Common Caregiver Issues and How to Be a Better Advocate
May 3, 2022
Trusting someone you love into the care of someone else is not easy, especially for a senior member of the family. Whether at home or…
The Importance of Making Friends as a Senior
March 16, 2022
If you have ever watched young children at the park, you know how quickly friendships are formed. A small group can be playing a game,…
Understanding Chemo Brain and Its Effects
March 9, 2022
Confusion. Short-term memory problems. Inability to focus. Could it be Alzheimer’s? Possibly; but if you’re a cancer survivor, there is another common culprit that may…
The Dual Purposes of Family Caregiver Journaling
March 7, 2022
A lot of us are jotting down notes all of the time: grocery lists, appointments, meetings, to-do reminders, events…the list goes on and on. If…