Winter brings chilly air and occasional snow. While for most of us, that means shoveling snow and trying to stay warm indoors, it can be a little more serious for our elderly loved ones as it presents risks to their health and well-being. Staying warm during the frigid temperatures is crucial for seniors who are …
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As winter approaches, the days are getting shorter and perhaps a bit more depressing. The colder temperatures may mean we are not getting outside as much as we did only a few months ago. And with COVID-19 still being an issue, many of our senior loved ones have now been physically distanced from their friends …
We all know that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any age, but what you may not know is that senior adults have some unique reasons why staying active without overexerting themselves is important. In this blog, we will discuss 5 benefits of exercise for older adults. 1. Maintain independence longer …
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When family members first start to consider home care for their senior loved ones, they can quickly become overwhelmed with all the available information on home care and home care services. At times, it becomes challenging to separate the truth from bias or misinformation. In this article, we will discuss 5 common misconceptions about home …
Alzheimer’s and dementia are a devastating and scary disease that affect the person afflicted with it as well as the entire family. It is bad enough to watch a senior loved one start to forget important aspects of their life, but it can become really traumatic if they start to wander. Wandering seniors have been …
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We all forget things from time to time. We might forget where we put our car keys, someone’s name, or the fact that we had a hair appointment scheduled. When it happens occasionally, we barely give it a second thought. But when we notice that we – or a family member – seems to be …
