We’ve waited for it all winter long with bated breath – the warm, sunny days of summer! But now that summer’s in full swing, there are days when we long, even if just briefly, for a blast of that chilly air to provide some relief from the rising temperatures. For seniors in particular, the heat and humidity can be especially…
Dear old Dad! He’s been your biggest fan since the day you were born, running beside you as you learned to balance on a bike for the first time, coaching your Little League team, and working incredibly long hours to make sure your family was well provided for. And now that he’s older, how can you adequately show your love…
Diabetes… heart disease… Alzheimer’s… Parkinson’s… arthritis… the list of chronic conditions that can impact seniors is exhaustive. As many as 85% of all seniors are battling at least one, and 60% struggle with two or more. Managing the medical appointments and procedures, medications, and dietary requirements for one condition is tough enough, but when multiple diagnoses come into play, it’s…
For those caring for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, every day may be different – some more challenging than others, and always, a puzzle or two to decipher to determine how best to keep your loved one safe, calm, and comfortable. Although many families feel there’s no alternative but to find a residential…