Finding the right assisted care facility can be intimidating. You likely have a long checklist of what you’re looking for, so you want to find the perfect fit. If you’re acting on behalf of a loved one, you need...
We wanted to talk once again about senior health and focus specifically on the impacts of Alzheimer's and dementia. There are many great resources available but this new idea is really exciting to share!
We know that both patients and...
Almost a quarter of people age 65 or older suffer from depression. Senior depression. It is one of the major causes of decline in the quality of life for senior citizens and involves more than half of their visits...
Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day? Well it is! When you hear mental health, what comes to your mind? Millions of North Americans suffer from various forms of mental health issues, including our seniors. Senior health...
As I slide into my office chair to settle in to write my morning’s cup of coffee rests on the corner of my desk within easy reach. My cup, at the moment, is full and reminds me of a...
Family caregivers are stressed. They spend almost half of each month on tasks such as shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation. Almost all family caregivers help with dressing, personal hygiene and getting in and out of bed. The average...
Before dесiding about senior housing орtiоnѕ, fоr уоurѕеlf or a relative, уоu nееd to firѕt determine if аѕѕiѕtаnсе is nееdеd, what kind and how much.
Chооѕing bеtwееn home саrе and moving tо аn аѕѕiѕtеd living community or long term care...
The 3rd article in the Dad’s Had a Stroke Series under our stories section.
Okay, they are moving Dad to the rehab hospital. That’s good, right? I think so. After over a month of him being in the hospital and my...
If your loved one was having a stroke, would you know what to do? Would you recognize the signs in order to get that person the necessary help? Time is of the essence when it comes to a stroke...
It is difficult to recognize the warning signs that your aging loved ones may need extra care, as life becomes busy and family disperses. Visits and phone calls become less frequent, making it difficult to pin point any signals...
