Five Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Senior (From Afar)
Guest post by Mary Shannon of SeniorsMeet.org Feeling close to family and friends is vital for people of any age. But for older adults,...
Frailty: The Hidden Enemy of Those Aging at Home
QUESTION: I feel like I shouldn't have a question, yet I do. I'm a caregiver for a sweet lady who seems to be doing well according to her...
Affordable Gardening and Landscaping Tips for Seniors
Guest post by Kim Dalton at Senior Gardener Gardening is a popular pastime for people of all ages, and many seniors find that tending to...
An Advocate Is Needed When Dementia Causes Words to Fail
Even for individuals who are easygoing in their dementia, the inability to remember words can result in angry, frustrated outbursts. In...
Reviving Hobbies & Activities for Loved Ones with Dementia
QUESTION: My dad was diagnosed with dementia several years ago. Over time he has developed a much more difficult personality than he had...
These Behaviors Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Just the word "Alzheimer's" is a trigger, especially for those of us with up-close-and-personal memories of the disease ravaging our...
Preventing Falls with Seniors & Dementia
QUESTION: My dad retired ten years ago, but he never seemed feeble until he fell in March. He was in the hospital for only a few days,...
Medication Hazards with Dementia and Memory Loss
Medication management can be a chore for any of us after a stay in the hospital. For seniors and individuals with dementia, it's a...
An Overwhelmed Caregiver's Tips for Success
QUESTION: I just moved here to help my aunt take care of my aging grandmother with dementia. My aunt doesn't think I'm cut out for it...
Today is Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Elder abuse can take many forms. It's not always physical or sexual harm facing seniors. It can also take the form of neglect, financial...