Is your aging loved one taking part in activities on a routine basis, or is he/she stuck in a rut that generally includes TV-watching, eating, and sleeping? Particularly during this time of quarantining and solitude, [...]
As we discussed in our last blog post, ongoing senior socialization helps improve older adult physical health in a number of ways. And if that isn’t enough incentive to avoid isolation, socialization has also been [...]
Being social often means various things to different people: joining a club, heading out to lunch on a routine basis, working out at the gym, taking a class to learn a new hobby, or meeting [...]
It’s an undeniable fact: the great majority of today’s older adults would rather age at home instead of making the move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. And for good reason: home care [...]
The change from long summer days to shorter ones can occasionally affect how we feel. And while many of us find the holiday season to be a joyful time, reduced daylight may bring on darker [...]
It’s hard to believe it, but the holiday season is once again upon us, which means that it is also an ideal time for a “holiday reality check.” If you have not seen your aging [...]
Most people go through periods of time in which they simply want to spend some time alone with their thoughts, to work through circumstances in their lives without any distractions, or just to have some [...]
Visiting Mom recently brought to light some unsettling signs. Although she’s always been an early riser, now it is difficult for her to wake up before lunchtime. Rather than pulling out all the stops for [...]
While COVID-19 continues to dominate our overall health concerns, it’s important to remember that other illnesses can be equally as dangerous, particularly for older adults. Flu season has arrived, and it’s time to make sure [...]
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are certainly major symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as well as other forms of dementia, they could also be signs of medication side effects in seniors. Rather than immediately assuming [...]
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