A lot of today’s older adults grew up during the Great Depression. They lived through a period when the country was cutting corners and pinching…
When Worry Over the Cost of Care Keeps Seniors from Getting the Help They Need
April 21, 2022
Category: Senior Independence
Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia Helps Seniors Spark Joy
April 13, 2022
Memory loss and dementia might seem synonymous. However, it is crucial to realize that long-term memory frequently remains intact long into the progression of the…
Living Alone with Dementia: Is It Possible to do Safely at Home?
February 22, 2022
There has long been a belief that when someone received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive dementia, the only real option…
Which Flu Vaccine Is Recommended for Older Adults?
September 23, 2021
While COVID-19 still dominates our overall health concerns, it is important to keep in mind that other illnesses can be just as dangerous, particularly for…
Is It Dementia Symptoms or Medication Side Effects?
September 16, 2021
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, they may also come about from taking…
Benefits of Developing a Daily Routine for Seniors
August 25, 2021
Life, particularly during the pandemic, can be filled with uncertainty. For older adults who are feeling less in control of particular parts of life, such…
How to Help Aging Parents Without Taking Away Their Independence
July 12, 2021
It is not necessarily an easy task to know how to help aging parents and exactly what our role as adult children must be. We’d…
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…
Aging with Dignity: Tips for Caregivers
January 14, 2021
It is easy to get swept up in the day-to-day tasks of caregiving for a senior you love. There is so much to be done,…