Be a Santa for a Senior!
Update: Gifts for seniors can be dropped off until Thursday, December 20! Please help make Christmas happy for everyone in our community. The holidays aren’t happy for everyone. Some of the seniors in our community do not have family near them and some are in financial need. You can be a “Santa for a Senior” […]
10 Self-Care Tips That Fit Into Any Budget
Caregivers are some of the most generous people on the planet. They are also some of the least likely to carve time out from their day to engage in self-care. As important as your loved one is, it’s equally important that you take care of yourself so you can be healthy and strong enough to […]
10 Fun Ways to Connect to An Alzheimer’s Patient
“There are three lessons I’ve learned from my grandmother and the dozens of people I’ve come to know living with this disease. Diagnosis doesn’t mean you’re dying tomorrow. Keep living. You won’t lose your emotional memory. You’ll still be able to understand love and joy. You might not remember what I said five minutes ago, […]
Dehydration In Seniors: Do You Know the Signs and Solutions?
Dehydration: How It Begins Jane rocks listlessly in the shade of the porch. It’s very hot and Jane has been complaining of dizziness. Her daughter brings her a glass of lemonade. Despite the heat, her skin is dry. Jane’s daughter kneels beside the rocking chair and pinches her mother’s pointer finger. “One, two, three,” she […]
4 Ways to Ensure Your Loved Ones Are Cared For When You Are Away
If you have a loved one who is aging, it can be difficult to determine the level of care they need and how to step in when they may need your help. Many seniors value their independence and may become defensive and uncomfortable if family members try to make any drastic changes to their current […]
Random Acts of Kindness for Seniors
Do you ever feel compelled to do something for others? Random acts of kindness are important to incorporate into our lives, and not to mention important to teach to our children. The overall goal is to spread kindness to everyone, even more specifically to those who need it most. We have gathered our favorite ways […]