If you’re in the position of being a caregiver — either professionally or because you’re helping an elderly loved one — meal planning and preparation are likely two of your most important tasks. They’re also some of the most time-consuming, along with house-cleaning, bill-paying, arranging doctors’ appointments, and other responsibilities. But what are the essentials […]
Continue ReadingArt washes from the soul the dust of everyday life. — Pablo Picasso When it comes to healing, art is one of the best tools we have available. The field of art therapy is known to have a positive effect on the lives of seniors — there is no such thing as too much creative […]
Continue ReadingMany ailments and injuries, such as strokes and falls, come on suddenly. They have immediate symptoms, and the consequences of delayed treatment are obvious. Few among us would put off getting help for our senior loved one for conditions like these. But what do you do when a condition’s symptoms aren’t so straightforward, or […]
Continue ReadingWe may define therapy as a search for value. — Abraham Maslow Growing older implies transition. Almost every aspect of a person’s life shifts when they grow into old age — from living arrangements and health care to social activities and sense of connection. But perhaps more significant than anything else are the emotional changes that […]
Continue ReadingWhen the time came to secure senior personal care for my family, we were very lucky. Both my widowed grandmothers were not only open to the idea, but extremely enthusiastic. They were adamant about having a home health aide to assist them around the house, to run errands, and to generally provide companionship when friends […]
Continue ReadingPeople used to live and work in the same small communities for most of their lives. They stayed close to their families and rarely ventured more than a few miles from their homes. My, how times have changed! These days, families can be around the block or around the world. You may have relatives in […]
Continue ReadingAging well entails many aspects: medication, physicians, age-appropriate physical activity, proper nutrition, and quality home care all play into the experience we have of growing old. But perhaps more than anything else, emotional support can make or break the quality of our life as we age. The isolation that can ensue when living alone […]
Continue ReadingIf you’ve done your due diligence, you probably went through a lot of work to hire the right home care aide for your loved one. You checked their credentials, made sure they were from a reputable agency, and saw to it that they established a rapport with your elder. You’ve informed them of their duties and […]
Continue ReadingNothing is impossible in life. Just tune in, and know that in you is the answer to everything. — Tao Porchon-Lynch We all know that exercise is helpful at any age — but as we grow older, it becomes even more important. From preventing diseases like osteoporosis, to keeping our minds sharp, physical activity is […]
Continue ReadingIt’s every family member’s worst nightmare. You receive a phone call in the middle of the night – your elderly mom or dad is in the hospital. Maybe they have a raging infection, or they fell and broke a hip. Perhaps doctors are still running tests, and they don’t know what’s wrong yet. You […]
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