Meditation for Calm and Health
Meditation is an activity that helps seniors learn how to be in the moment, costs nothing, and can bring enormous health benefits.
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Sundowners: A Soft Word but a Difficult Condition
Sundowning refers to an extreme state of confusion that often occurs during the late afternoon or evening for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. But you can help.
Rekindling Holiday Traditions (& Memories)
Which holiday traditions do you remember from your youth? For an aging adult, the memories they helped create are the ones they remember in their older years.
Parkinson’s Disease: Scary But Not Fatal
With an early detection of Parkinson’s Disease and proper care, your senior can still experience many years of fulfillment.
Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help
When you’re apart, a phone call isn’t always the best way to tell whether or not an older person needs help handling daily activities.
Game Playing for Senior Health
Playing games can give seniors a sense of purpose and a feeling of being successful at something. It can also provide time for socialization.
Creating an Advance Directive
An Advance Directive is a document to let family and medical professionals know your desires should something happen.
Older Adults and Food Safety
Adults aged 65 and older are at a higher risk for hospitalization and death from food-borne illnesses. There are several reasons for this.
Organizing Finances and Assets
There may come a time when you need to step in to handle your loved one’s larger financial investments.
Starting a Fitness Routine for Seniors
It’s never too late to start a fitness commitment. Exercise reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, and more.
