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Creating a healthy and balanced diet for seniors using fresh autumnal ingredients can be a rich and rewarding experience. Join us as we delve into the world of nutritious, seasonal food.
Encourage Healthy Eating With Fresh Fall IngredientsFor seniors grappling with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the scorching heat and high humidity levels can spell trouble. Here are tips to help manage the condition.
Managing COPD in Peak Summer WeatherIn this article, we'll share some simple and effective ways seniors can optimize their home to make living with a chronic disease more manageable.
4 Ways to Optimize Your Home for Managing Chronic DiseasesA well-curated and accessible garden can become a haven for relaxation and pleasure. This guide aims to help you create the perfect green space, one that caters to the unique needs and preferences of your senior loved ones.
How to Create a Senior-Friendly Home GardenWhen it comes to caring for our loved ones as they age, there are many challenges that can arise. Incontinence is one such issue that, while common in seniors, can be a particularly sensitive subject to navigate.
Handling Incontinence as a CaregiverCaring for an aging loved one can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience. Having a support network of understanding individuals can make all the difference in ensuring you can provide the best care possible while also taking care of your own well-being.
How to Build and Maintain a Support Network for CaregiversSpending quality time with our senior parents can create lasting memories and strengthen family bonds. As June deepens, it brings the perfect opportunity to enjoy outdoor events together.
Enjoying Outdoor Events With Aging Parents This JuneIt can be challenging to manage sun protection for a senior with dementia due to their unique needs and possible resistance. Here are practical tips to make it easier.
How to Manage Sun Screen and Care for Elders with DementiaWelcome to the wonderful world of gardening, where beauty, nature, and family come together to create a serene and tranquil environment for all ages.
Creating an Age-friendly Garden Space for the Whole FamilyLiving with Parkinson's disease can be incredibly challenging. Fortunately, there are ways to manage daily activities and enhance the quality of life for those living with Parkinson's or caring for a loved one with the disease.
Living with Parkinson's: Tips for Managing Daily ActivitiesApril is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for seniors to learn more about this condition and its early warning signs.
Parkinson's Awareness Month: Understanding the Early Signs and SymptomsIs it worth hiring help for your elderly parents' spring cleaning projects? Know what signs to look out for that your elderly loved ones need an extra pair of hands in keeping their home tidy and organized this spring.
Should You Hire Help for Your Elderly Parents' Spring Cleaning Projects?Poisoning is the most common cause of home accidents. This post will teach you how to keep your family and senior loved ones safe and protected from poisoning at home. The resources listed below can help you with poison prevention for elderly relatives.
3 Poison Prevention Resources You Should Know If You Live With Elderly RelativesNoticing a decline in an elderly relative's personal hygiene can be worrisome. Fortunately, there are ways to help seniors suffering from depression or lethargy maintain proper personal hygiene safely and respectfully.
Diabetes is common among seniors. This condition can cause complications including oral health issues. Here's a closer look on why oral hygiene is critical for diabetics and how one can provide supportive care for their senior.
Why Oral Hygiene is Critical for Diabetics (And How to Provide Supportive Care)For the safety of your senior loved ones and for your own peace of mind, having someone qualified take care of them is a must. Here are some of the most important certifications to look for in a caregiver.
What Certifications Should Your Senior Parent's Professional Caretaker Have?This National Giving Month, learn how to give back to the community by helping out at your local senior recreation center. Here are four fun and fulfilling ideas to start with.
4 Most Meaningful Ways to Support Senior Recreation Centers During the HolidaysBroward Coalition on Aging will acknowledged the work of elder care professionals at its Annual Wings of Angels Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 9, 2022.
Nominate a CNA, HHA, MA or other caregiver that directly assists clients on a daily basis with ADLs (activities of daily living) or other essential needs such as dining, housekeeping, transportation, maintenance, etc., and who performs above and beyond the line of duty at your organization. Selected honorees will also receive a $200.00 cash prize.
Senior Helpers Broward Caregiver Receives Wings of Angel Award - Jennifer Brown