You’ve come to the realization that the family home is just way too much for your mother and father to take care of. A smaller home became available just around the corner from you that’s ideal: a lovely flower garden in the backyard, a bright, cheerful kitchen, and no stairs to navigate. Now it’s time […]
The banana you eat in the car on the way to work could be helping to reduce your risk of suffering a stroke! In a recent study of nearly 100,000 women ranging in age from 50 – 79, it was discovered that consuming a higher level of potassium resulted in a lower stroke risk for […]
It’s no surprise that many seniors, just like anyone else, prefer carbs to carrots, making it challenging to guarantee that their nutritional needs are being met. The CDC shares that just one in ten seniors are meeting the recommendation of at least three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit every day. Many researchers […]
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“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian Tracy It’s not always easy to choose where to live as you age. The majority of seniors would like to age in place in the comforts of home for a lifetime; […]
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In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses the analogy of glitter. If you toss glitter into the air, it’ll land in all of the cracks and crevices of the room, and it’ll be nearly impossible to fully sweep up and remove. Individuals who have lost a loved one can relate. Yet in some instances, […]
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Have you been raising your voice so a senior you love can hear you? Are you finding the need to turn the TV up louder for a senior in your life? Repeating yourself because a senior loved one didn’t hear you the first time? Hearing loss in older adults is not uncommon. But fresh scientific […]
It’s easy to feel like there’s no way to fit all of your duties as a family caregiver into 24 short hours. Family caregivers are often overloaded with daily care tasks: Housework and laundry. Personal care and hygiene. Planning activities that are purposeful and enjoyable for the older adult. Planning and preparing meals. Medical appointments. […]
At one point, it was normal to hear, “take two aspirin and call me in the morning.” But now, it’s more like, “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly forty percent of older adults are taking at least five different prescription medications each day – not to mention OTC […]
Benjamin Franklin was definitely right: An ounce of prevention is really worth a pound of cure. When it comes to detecting and addressing mobility issues in seniors, prevention is a must. Falls in seniors lead to 3 million emergency room visits, 300,000 hip fractures, and 32,000 deaths each year, according to the CDC. Avoid a […]
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Vitamins, minerals, and supplements – oh my! Seventy percent of older adults are taking them; but could vitamins benefit your senior health? After all, a healthy, balanced diet offers seniors essential nutrients. But there are particular areas of deficiency which could call for the addition of a supplement. Be sure to check with the doctor […]
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Downsizing for Seniors with Dementia
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiving Tips, Dementia, Downsizing, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentYou’ve come to the realization that the family home is just way too much for your mother and father to take care of. A smaller home became available just around the corner from you that’s ideal: a lovely flower garden in the backyard, a bright, cheerful kitchen, and no stairs to navigate. Now it’s time […]
Potassium May Lower Stroke Risk for Women
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Blog, Caregiving Tips, Health Concerns, Healthy Eating for Seniors, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns, Senior Nutrition, Stroke /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe banana you eat in the car on the way to work could be helping to reduce your risk of suffering a stroke! In a recent study of nearly 100,000 women ranging in age from 50 – 79, it was discovered that consuming a higher level of potassium resulted in a lower stroke risk for […]
Try These Creative Ways to Get More Fruits and Veggies Into a Senior’s Diet
/in Activities for Seniors, Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Blog, Caregiving Tips, Senior Health, Senior Nutrition /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIt’s no surprise that many seniors, just like anyone else, prefer carbs to carrots, making it challenging to guarantee that their nutritional needs are being met. The CDC shares that just one in ten seniors are meeting the recommendation of at least three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit every day. Many researchers […]
How Technology Is Making It Easier for Seniors to Age in Place
/in Aging Issues, Senior Technology /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, President“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian Tracy It’s not always easy to choose where to live as you age. The majority of seniors would like to age in place in the comforts of home for a lifetime; […]
Broken Heart Syndrome and How to Help Those Who are Grieving
/in Aging Issues, Elder Care, Senior Mental Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIn his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses the analogy of glitter. If you toss glitter into the air, it’ll land in all of the cracks and crevices of the room, and it’ll be nearly impossible to fully sweep up and remove. Individuals who have lost a loved one can relate. Yet in some instances, […]
Can Treating Hearing Loss Reduce the Risk for Dementia?
/in Aging Issues, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentHave you been raising your voice so a senior you love can hear you? Are you finding the need to turn the TV up louder for a senior in your life? Repeating yourself because a senior loved one didn’t hear you the first time? Hearing loss in older adults is not uncommon. But fresh scientific […]
Time Management Tips for Family Caregivers
/in Caregiving Tips, Family Caregiving /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIt’s easy to feel like there’s no way to fit all of your duties as a family caregiver into 24 short hours. Family caregivers are often overloaded with daily care tasks: Housework and laundry. Personal care and hygiene. Planning activities that are purposeful and enjoyable for the older adult. Planning and preparing meals. Medical appointments. […]
Is Someone You Love Overmedicated?
/in Aging Issues, Medication /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentAt one point, it was normal to hear, “take two aspirin and call me in the morning.” But now, it’s more like, “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly forty percent of older adults are taking at least five different prescription medications each day – not to mention OTC […]
Watch for These Signs That Could Point to Mobility Issues in Seniors
/in Aging Issues, Caregiving Tips, Fall Prevention /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentBenjamin Franklin was definitely right: An ounce of prevention is really worth a pound of cure. When it comes to detecting and addressing mobility issues in seniors, prevention is a must. Falls in seniors lead to 3 million emergency room visits, 300,000 hip fractures, and 32,000 deaths each year, according to the CDC. Avoid a […]
Could Vitamins Benefit Your Senior Health or Is It All Just a Marketing Ploy?
/in Diet and Nutrition, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentVitamins, minerals, and supplements – oh my! Seventy percent of older adults are taking them; but could vitamins benefit your senior health? After all, a healthy, balanced diet offers seniors essential nutrients. But there are particular areas of deficiency which could call for the addition of a supplement. Be sure to check with the doctor […]