How to Beat the Winter Blues
Winter can be tough for most everyone but especially so for senior adults. The weather is cold and nasty, slippery sidewalks and roads make getting outside almost impossible, and the…
Why Their History Matters (Your Senior’s Legacy for Future Generations)
"Grandma, tell me about where you grew up?" "What do you mean I look like Uncle Bob when he was a little boy?" "You didn't have a television OR an…
Web Surfing for Seniors/ Exploring the Internet
The Internet has changed all of our lives, and in my opinion no single demographic has been impacted by this technology more than seniors. You might not automatically associate the…
Outdoor Activities For Seniors
Taking advantage of the summer's warm weather and sunny skies is beneficial for people of all ages. Everyone (and I mean everyone!) is encouraged to enjoy the season's longer days,…
Exercise and Fitness for Seniors
We’ve long dispensed with the idea that as we age we are supposed to be sedentary and spend our time lounging on the recliner with the remote in hand. In…
Traveling for Seniors
For most people travel is an eagerly anticipated and highly enjoyable experience. Exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, eating exotic cuisines, and visiting family and friends who live afar are…
How to Select a Caregiver
The time has come. Mom and/or Dad are no longer able to care for themselves so it is now necessary to hire a caregiver to help tend to their needs.…
Keeping Your Senior Safe in Winter
Sleet and slush, icy sidewalks, cold winds and even colder temperatures all serve to make winter challenging for everyone but even more so for seniors. With their reduced ease of…
The Warning Signs of Dementia
My Mom couldn't find her keys? Could it be dementia? Dad forgot the way home? Could it be dementia? There's paperwork and bills piling up at my parent's home? Could…
It’s The Holiday Season. Don’t Forget Your Senior Loved Ones
Everyone loves the holidays, right? Mmmm, not so fast because along with the fun and festivities is the stress and aggravation of shopping, planning, preparing and hosting that comes ON…