Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder in Older Adults
December 20, 2024
Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
After the winter holidays are over, many people experience some form of winter blues. But for seniors who are already experiencing isolation and loneliness, it can be especially tough to overcome. Here are ways you can help your aging loved one feel more engaged.
Holiday Home Safety To Prevent Falls Among Older Adults
December 17, 2024
Fall Prevention
| Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
The joy of the holiday season and all the beautiful decorations to celebrate it can bring happiness and warm feelings to many; however, for older adults at risk for a fall, the adornments can be hazardous. Here are tips and general reminders to make sure your aging loved one’s environment is safe.
Allergy, Cold, Flu, or COVID-19? How To Keep Your Senior Loved One Safe
December 16, 2024
Health & Safety
| Family & Loved Ones
It is cold and flu season, and if you’re a caregiver, you may be faced with the question: Does my older loved one have a cold, the flu, COVID-19, or just an allergy? Your loved one’s symptoms may help you distinguish the illnesses apart. Here is how to tell and treatment and prevention tips for each.
Top Questions About Hospice and Palliative Care Answered
December 12, 2024
Family & Loved Ones
| Life Planning
Hospice care and palliative care are terms that people often get confused about. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about both types of support.
How To Share Caregiving Responsibilities With Family
December 11, 2024
Caregiving
| Family & Loved Ones
Managing the well-being of an aging loved one can be overwhelming when it is on the shoulders of only one person. Here are practical ways to encourage siblings or other relatives to join the caregiving journey.
Tips To Help Seniors Eat Healthy During the Holidays
December 10, 2024
Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
Holidays are typically celebrated with traditional food and drink. If you’re an older adult with specific dietary requirements, healthy holiday eating can be challenging. Here are ways to plan so you can still enjoy your family’s holiday traditions.
Age Related Macular Degeneration
December 06, 2024
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can cause blurring of your central vision. It happens when there is damage to the macula — the part of the retina that controls sharp, focused vision.
9 Great Techy Gift Ideas for Senior Loved Ones
December 04, 2024
Technology
| Family & Loved Ones
If you have an older adult on your holiday gift list, you may be looking for ideas on what to get them. Here are nine great technology-driven gift ideas to consider.
Long-Distance Caregiving: A Checklist for Holiday Visits
December 02, 2024
Family & Loved Ones
| Life Planning
| Caregiving
The holidays provide a chance to check in on aging loved ones and enjoy their company, but they can also be an opportunity to ensure loved ones are aging safely wherever their home may be. What should you look for while visiting? Here are specific things to watch for to ensure your older loved one’s well-being.
8 Things Not To Do When Initiating a Conversation About In-Home Care With Aging Parents
November 26, 2024
Life Planning
| Family & Loved Ones
According to an AARP survey, 77% of adults age 50 and older want to remain in their homes for the long term. For many of these older adults, some assistance will be needed to do that safely. If you see a decline in your parents, how do you initiate a conversation about getting help for them? Here are eight things NOT to do when having this discussion.
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