Aging in place, the concept of staying in your own home as you age rather than moving to an assisted living facility is becoming increasingly popular among seniors. Here is our guide on how seniors can make the best plan for a fulfilling future in the comfort of their own homes.
Visiting senior relatives with dementia can be a challenging and emotional experience, especially for children. Learn strategies on how you can help prepare your child to ensure a meaningful and pleasant visit.
Spring home maintenance is an important part of ensuring the safety and comfort of your senior parents with limited mobility. Here are some tips to consider for completing necessary spring home maintenance tasks for your senior loved one.
Staying warm inside your home during winter months can be a challenge for seniors. Find out ways how to keep warm while staying indoors.
The effects of cold temperatures can be tough on seniors. Read on and learn about ways how seniors can protect their skin from extremely cold temperatures.
For many seniors, loneliness is one of the most serious mental health concerns. Here is our guide on online mental health resources that can your senior loved one can easily have access to.
December is a special month for many reasons – it's the holiday season, and it's also National Giving Month. This month is a great opportunity for families in Victoria to give back to the communities and support the causes that are important to them.
Discover the benefits of hiring a caregiver for your senior loved one through an in-home care company versus a private caregiver.
This past weekend, my kids and I binge watched our favorite Christmas movies, watching at least two each day. I had not watched National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in a few years, and now that I teach classes and facilitate presentations on Alzheimer’s and dementia at least once a month, I couldn’t help but “diagnose” the elderly relatives of Clark and Ellen.
Since I frequently teach classes and workshops on the stages and progression of dementia, I am well aware of the differences between dementia and normal aging. A young, healthy brain can hold eight pieces of information at once, but as we age, this number gradually decreases. At least for me, this number drops dramatically in the weeks leading up to Christmas.