January is Blood Donation month. Blood donations help all kinds of patients in need: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood....
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Christmas is just a few weeks away and gifting an older loved one is not always the easiest task. Have you considered a medical alert system? Medical alert systems allow seniors to call for help, literally at the press...
Holidays should be spent surrounded by family and loved ones. For many seniors, this isn’t the case. Many often find themselves spending this time alone for various reasons. This in turn affects their mental and physical well-being. How can...
Physical activity is key for seniors who want to reduce the long-term arthritic pain in their joints. At first, it can feel impossible, but those who choose to try to find exercise to be one of the best ways...
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Alzheimer’s affects parts of the brain that control memory, thought, and language and makes up 60% to 80% of dementia cases. It’s the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and there is...
Studies have proven human connection impacts our physical and mental health. According to Mental Health America, social connection increases happiness, improves health, and lengthens life expectancy. This contact becomes even more important as we age. It is common for...
Summer is the time to be active and enjoy the outdoors. For adults aged 65 or older, summertime can also pose health challenges. They can be more vulnerable to dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Seniors may also become disoriented by...
Spending time outdoors is good for all ages, including seniors. It’s important to make being outside a priority when the weather is nice. Even a trip to an indoor function has some health benefits. Of course, you want to...
Managing medication can be a confusing experience for seniors. In a nursing home environment, medication is typically managed by the staff. That is reassuring for family members that live long-distance or cannot regularly check up on their relatives. For...
As dementia advances, communication and mobility become difficult. However, individuals with dementia can still live a full, rich life. If your loved one has dementia here is some helpful information to keep them calm and interactive through sensory stimulation....