Gluten sensitivity or intolerance can develop at any age. When it develops in seniors it can cause more problems. Seniors are often on special diets due to other conditions or they have developed dietary habits that are difficult to...
Home is where the heart is. For many of us baby boomers it’s where we’re most comfortable; surrounded by the things we love in a space that is welcoming and familiar to us. The overwhelming majority of seniors wish...
What Is the Sandwich Generation?
The sandwich generation consists of middle-aged individuals who are pressured to support both aging parents and growing children. With the obligation to care for their aging parents – who may be ill, unable to perform...
Fidget spinners were originally designed as a toy that could help those who fidget. They relieve anxiety, help lessen nervous energy and stress. They are small ball-bearing devices that the user can rotate between their fingers. For some, they...
We have worked with over 3200 seniors and their families and we are constantly dealing with the fact that most seniors do not want to leave their homes. This is because previous generations felt they were leaving their homes...
Depression isn’t a character flaw. It’s not a sign of weakness. And it’s certainly not a natural part of aging. Depression is a mental disorder that can affect your life and the lives of those around you, in a...
This summer has brought scorching heat and relentless humidity for many of us! Record-breaking temperatures have persisted for weeks and months in numerous regions across North America and around the globe. The prolonged dry spell has exacerbated the heat,...
Surgery can become more common as we age. Whether due to disease, a fall or a chronic condition, we may find ourselves in the hospital more often. Stay times in hospitals after surgery are very brief now, so you...
For many seniors, keeping their medications and supplements organized is difficult. The sheer number of prescriptions taken as well as vitamins can cause confusion which leads to errors when taking medications. Managing medications or having your caregiver manage them for...
How many years have your parents been driving?Maybe 40 years? Fifty? Sixty?However long, just like for all of us, it’s a major symbol of independence for the elderly. It’s the license, the key, the car: clear and tangible vestiges...
