Basic Finances for Seniors: What You Need to Know
Why April 15th? It all started at the beginning of the Civil War. A special “income tax” was introduced into America to help fund the war effort. A decade later, Congress decided income tax was unconstitutional and abolished it. Thirty years later, Congress changed their collective mind and decided that, actually, income tax was a […]
Music and Alzheimer’s
What if there was a way to shine a light through the fog of Alzheimer’s Disease and talk to your senior loved one for a moment of clarity? What if that moment was brought about in as short a time as it takes to sing, “What A Wonderful World?” The answer is not magic and […]
Make the Most of Your Doctor Visits with this Handy Checklist [and Video!]
Preparing Seniors for Doctor Visits Thanks again to our friends at ClearCare for sharing this post with us! Getting to a doctor visit, as well as understanding and implementing medical advice, can be a challenge for seniors. Aging involves changes in health, physical ability, and medical risks. On average, older adults in the US tend to […]
Time for Tea
It’s winter and, unless you are one of those fortunate souls living in year-round sunshine, that means winter blues, snow and ice, and early evenings. Christmas and New Years are over and it’s time for the reality of the long, dark cold to set in. Which is partly why The Tea Council of America declared […]
American Heart Month: Check Your Heart
Make a fist. That is the average size of a human heart. A tiny organ that runs the show for the body behind the scenes. February is American Heart Month. This is especially important for Americans because heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Heart disease is most common in older Americans, […]
Valentine’s Cut Out Cookies [Blood Sugar Friendly!]
First the bad news: According to the CDC, “More than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes.” (1) Cookies, candy, cake, pie, (and more) are a huge part of American holidays. It’s how we show love to one another. But now the good news: This Valentine’s Day, you can make these sweet, sugar-free […]
Bathroom Safety for Seniors
January is Bath Safety Month: What You Need to Know “Dangerous!” “Falling hazard!” “At risk!” … these are not words someone wants to hear about her home. Usually those words are associated with the potential risks outside—especially for seniors who tend to be more fragile. But what about dangers lurking inside the home? The bathroom […]
Easy Exercises for Seniors [with Videos]
Exercise is so important, yet many of our seniors lead very sedentary lives. Without exercise, our seniors are at a higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, and a host of other issues. Thanks to our friends at ClearCare who have put together a wonderful easy-to-print guide to exercises that seniors can do […]
9 Things to Remember in an Emergency
As caregivers, the reality of a medical emergency is always something that lingers uncomfortably in the back of our minds. It’s frightening when someone you love is in pain or completely unresponsive. Fear can make quick thinking difficult. And your loved one needs you to be clear and decisive in the moment. Thankfully, we don’t […]
Does Your Loved One Need At Home Care or Assisted Living?
In 2012, there was an estimated 65 million baby boomers. By 2030, the youngest of those “babies” will be over the age of 65. Chances are you have one of these special people in your life and you may be asking, “How do I take care of my aging loved one?” You are not alone. Get […]