“Arthritis” is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases and conditions that cause joint pain and inflammation. While people of all ages can have arthritis, seniors often...
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Why Everyone Needs an Advance Directive
Do you know what will happen if you are suddenly incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself? While it’s human nature to adhere to the “that won’t happen to me” mindset,...
How Physical Therapy Keeps Seniors Moving and Independent
Physical therapy (often called PT) is generally considered a necessary part of recovery from an injury or illness. But regular physical therapy for seniors is also a great option...
Caregiver Stress: Tips for taking care of yourself
As baby boomers age, more and more need help from a caregiver. Often this responsibility falls to their children, but other relatives and friends may also find themselves in the...
5 Decorating Tips for Your Senior Living Retirement Home
After years of living in a family home, moving to a senior living community and starting anew means decorating a new senior living home, something that can be a fun and exciting...
The Alzheimer’s Disease Challenges Women Face
Alzheimer’s disease is devastating and its prevalence is on the rise. According to the alz.org report, “2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures,” in 2023 there are about 6.7...
4 Questions Families Have About the Senior Living Conversation
When a loved one retires, families should begin to think about how to have the senior living conversation so they have a plan for the future. But the conversation can be tricky...
5 Surefire Ways to Make Friends in Senior Living
Are you concerned that it will be hard to make friends in senior living? Moving to senior living is a great way to enjoy a lifestyle that emphasizes the personal wellness,...
Home Safety for Older Adults: A Checklist of Top Considerations
Home safety for older adults is top of mind concern for loved ones and adult children. According to the AARP Home and Community Preference Survey, 79% of seniors (ages 50 and...
When One Partner Has a Dementia Diagnosis and the Other Doesn’t
A dementia diagnosis is a devastating event in any marriage and one that really changes everything going forward. Suddenly there are so many unknowns, so many new concerns, and...
How to Help Seniors When Personal Appearance is Neglected
How to help seniors living at home and struggling to care for themselves is a dilemma many adult children face. Living at home is the first choice of many seniors, but it comes...
Six Sleep Tips for Older Adults
An essential ingredient in the recipe for a long and happy life is quality sleep. But many older adults find it more and more difficult to not only sleep well but sleep enough...
