New Insights About Alzheimer's in 2022: Lifestyles, Habits, and Symptom Management

According to a recent Science Daily study, approximately 6.5 million seniors are living with Alzheimer's. Many of our aides assist senior loved ones and their families impacted by it. There have been several new studies in 2022 and here are the latest developments:

How Often Should You Get Breast Exams as You Age?

It might be uncomfortable to speak to the senior in your care about the importance of a breast cancer test, but it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Contact us for more information about where the senior loved one in your care can go for regular screenings.

4 Ways Seniors Can Protect Their Eyes From Strain While Enjoying Hobbies

With age comes many physical and body function changes, including eyesight changes. Some eye changes can be fatal compared to others. Seniors can start having trouble seeing up close or strain to differentiate colors and take more time to withstand the difference in the light level. Hence, it is vital to protect the senior eye health from strain as they enjoy various hobbies.

Guide to Volunteering at Schools and After-School Groups for Seniors

Volunteering helps people develop a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Seniors looking for activities to keep them busy can offer their skills and talents in community development programs. Volunteering at schools and after-school programs helps seniors to make meaningful use of their free time now that they no longer take full-time jobs.

Five Hard to Spot Signs of Loneliness for Seniors

Summer Volunteering Ideas for Seniors With Limited Mobility and Hand Function

Senior Care: How to Beat the Heat While Wearing Medical Devices

What to Do If a Senior in Your Care Gets a Severe Sunburn

Gardening: 7 Ways to Renovate a Garden for Aging in Place and Senior Care

Gardening is a hobby that offers so many physical and mental benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers it an activity that improves balance, aerobic capacity, and muscle strengthening.