Keeping our loved ones active and engaged is crucial. Learn some simple exercises to help boost hand-eye coordination in our valued seniors.
Continue ReadingThe vulnerability of seniors to heat stress is a well-known fact. Learn how caregivers can prepare seniors during extreme heat.
Continue ReadingExercise plays an essential role in maintaining good health. Learn how to find a suitable, age-friendly fitness equipment for seniors.
Continue ReadingKeeping seniors active is vital for their overall health and well-being. Learn how to create a senior-friendly exercise space at home.
Continue ReadingMulti-generational family vacations have become increasingly popular. Learn how to plan a vacation that caters to seniors' unique needs.
Continue ReadingFollowing the summer solstice, shorter evenings can disrupt our caregiving activities. Learn some tips for maintaining a balanced caregiving schedule.
Continue ReadingMany senior family members have lost loved ones who served. Learn how you can celebrate Memorial Day with a senior family member.
Continue ReadingNational Nurses Day recognizes and dedicates the incredible work that nurses do every day. Learn how to show your appreciation on this important day.
Continue ReadingSundowning is a common challenge faced by individuals with dementia. Learn how to change the lighting in your home to reduce sundowning symptoms.
Continue ReadingYou might feel overwhelmed upon receiving a frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Learn some steps to consider when you've been diagnosed with FTD.
Continue ReadingManaging medications can be a daunting task. Learn a few benefits of hiring a caretaker to help seniors manage their medication.
Continue ReadingInstalling several reliable detectors around the home is essential. Learn how to ensure that your carbon monoxide detectors at home are always ready and functioning.
Continue ReadingIndoor pets are great for companionship and enrichment for seniors. Here are some of the best indoor pets seniors can have and their benefits to their mental well-being.
Continue ReadingPeople may face discrimination or bias that negatively affects the quality of care they receive. Learn some steps you can take to proactively advocate for equitable care.
Continue ReadingAs the primary caregiver for a senior loved one, many people find themselves struggling to decide on their resolutions for the coming year. This year, however, caregivers may want to try something new: embracing resolutions that will help them make the most of the moment and appreciate it as it comes. Caregivers may want to try these key resolutions that can help them make the most of every moment.
Continue ReadingThere's no easy answer to how frequently people should check on their elderly relatives. It depends on the family member. How active are they? Is their home winterized? What medications are they taking? Answering these questions can help determine if an elderly relative needs a daily check during winter.
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