Why Is a Healthy Lifestyle So Important, Especially In Old Age? We are living longer and longer these days. There is a connection between a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally, to ensure life quality. There are various ways to improve your health through a nutritious diet, exercise and more, even well into old [...]
Laughter… it keeps you young! What's so funny about getting old? Aging is an issue that creates dissonance in most of us. Popular humor in birthday cards tells us that the passing of another year means we are getting wrinkly, unattractive, and incontinent. It's so important to laugh at ourselves and the inevitable. A [...]
Early Warning Signs that an In-Home Caregiver is Needed Several early warning signs can help you determine whether or not an in-home caregiver is needed for your parent or loved one. Take note of any of the following behaviors: Falls: Are you or your loved one having more falls in the home? Accidents such as [...]
Crisis Management By Jaimee Friedlander Crises come in all shapes and sizes and we will all experience one at some point in our life. As we age or help care for aging loved ones, we will inevitably face an unexpected crisis. This can result from an illness like a stroke, an injury like a [...]
Celebrating the Holidays During COVID-19 with Your Senior Juggling the needs of seniors during the holidays can be tough, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens. Try and do what you can to help your aging loved one feel involved and get into the holiday spirit without creating stress for yourself or risking anyone’s health. [...]
Delve into the importance of long-term care planning for you or your elderly loved ones.
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Falls and the Elderly Did you know that one in four elderly Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. The NCOA.org reports that every 11 seconds an elderly man or woman is brought to the ER after falling and every 19 seconds a [...]
Explore how mental capacity impacts decision-making abilities in individuals with mental health challenges or dementia.
Are Health Insurance Choices Financially Impacting You? By Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM It is no secret that getting older can bring on more health complications as our bodies age. Of course, not everyone will experience more medical issues, but many will. Doctor visits may increase, more prescriptions may be required, medical costs rise; all [...]
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