Making a Safe Transition From Hospital to Home
September 30, 2024
Caregiving
| Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
Finally, you leave the hospital and get to go home! But your recovery is just beginning. There are follow-up appointments, medications, and so many instructions to follow. It can be tough when you aren’t feeling your best. Here is how home care can help in your recovery.
Chronic Pain Management for Older Adults
September 26, 2024
Health & Safety
| Caregiving
Many different health conditions can cause chronic pain in older adults, but there are several ways to help manage it. Here are strategies you should know about.
Living With Muscular Dystrophy as a Senior
September 23, 2024
Caregiving
Being a family caregiver for someone with muscular dystrophy can be challenging and stressful. These tips can help you manage.
Celebrating the Possibilities: A Fresh Perspective on Healthy Aging Month 2024
September 18, 2024
Life Planning
People might think healthy aging simply means healthy eating and getting regular exercise. But it can also be about new things you start doing to stay active, engaged, and positive in your senior years. Here are some things to think about.
When Seniors Fall but Don’t Tell
September 17, 2024
Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
| Caregiving
Seniors who have had a fall are twice as likely to fall again in the future. If the reason for the fall isn’t addressed, the next fall could be worse and more costly. Why do seniors not seek help for this? Here are possible reasons why and the risks of keeping it a secret.
Elderly Parent Refusing Help? Helpful Tips for Families
September 11, 2024
Family & Loved Ones
| Life Planning
We all want to be there for our parents as they age. However, if your elderly loved one needs help to be safe at home alone but refuses such assistance, what can you do? Here are tips to address that issue.
Take Control of Your Heart Health
September 09, 2024
Health & Safety
How is your heart health? If you’re an older adult, here are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and tips to help you manage your heart health.
Active Grandparents Live Healthier and Longer
September 05, 2024
Family & Loved Ones
While retirement offers a chance to relax and slow down, older adults still need to be active. They could do this through participating in physical activities with their grandkids. Here are ways to exercise by engaging in fun activities with the younger generation.
How Keeping a Journal Helps Dementia Caregivers
September 03, 2024
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support
| Caregiving
| Family & Loved Ones
If you are a family caregiver for someone with dementia, you know it can be stressful. Experts say journaling may help. Here’s how.
The Health Benefits of Tai Chi in Older Adults and How To Get Started
August 29, 2024
Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that offers gentle, low-impact exercise that is well suited to older adults and their need for improved balance, mobility, and overall physical and mental health. Here is information about what tai chi offers and how to learn it.
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