Benefits of Home Care vs Assisted Living
When seniors begin to struggle with the basic activities of daily living – things like personal grooming, dressing, and preparing meals –...
Warning Signs to Watch for after Heart Attacks or Heart Surgery.
Experiencing a heart attack, stroke, or heart surgery is pivotal and life-changing. Having survived what the CDC notes is the leading...
Holiday Tips & Activities for Those with Alzheimer’s
For those with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, the holiday season can be confusing, distressing, and overwhelming. At...
Unsure About Your Long-Term Care Needs? This Checklist Can Help.
Planning for long-term care involves a wide range of variables. A senior may be completely independent and self-sufficient for years,...
How Home Care Can Help Loved Ones Gain More Independence
An increasing number of baby boomers and older seniors are choosing to remain at home during their elder years, even in the face of...
How to Avoid Hospital Readmissions
The best part of a hospitalization is, without a doubt, being discharged! But for many seniors, that could actually be the first step...
The Top 5 Vitamin and Mineral Needs for Seniors
Vitamins and minerals are the building blocks of good health for everyone, regardless of age. With infection-fighting, blood clotting and...
Holiday Eating: Tips for Senior Adults with Eating Issues
As we age, healthy eating habits become increasingly important. The holiday season often presents unique challenges to families with...
AAging Better is Partnering with Doctors to Fight Diabetes
Diabetic diagnoses are reaching epidemic levels in the U.S., according to the American Diabetes Association’s June, 2014, National...
FIVE CRITICAL AREAS YOU NEED TO ASSESS IN YOUR ELDERLY LOVED ONE
In the previous blog , we shared some insights for those under the assumption that life in a nursing home or assisted living facility is...
