5 Things To Learn While Caring For Aging Parents
Ask any current or former caregiver to describe the role of caregiving and the answer you will often hear is “journey”. The definition is certainly appropriate; however, there can...
Martial Arts for Seniors
Martial arts aren’t just for the young. They are a good choice for seniors, especially martial arts which are low impact and involve discipline. Martial arts can improve a...
Grapes – Can They Aid in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s?
Recently, there have been several studies done on whether or not grapes can aid in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Scientists have tested people with early memory decline and...
Communicating with Seniors Who Have Dementia
You have a loved one with dementia or perhaps you are their caregiver. Communicating with seniors who have dementia may be difficult and heartbreaking.
There are several things to keep...
Laughter Is The Best Medicine
People don't seem to laugh so much these days" That is what my classmate told me as his reason for taking the beginners Improv class we are taking at...
Awareness vs Mindfulness – What’s It All About?
Does this sound familiar? You get out of your car with your keys in your hand, pick up the mail, open the front door and then put everything down...
Natural Medicine For Seniors
In the last decade, our society has jumped on the natural medicine bandwagon more than ever before. Chamomile for insomnia, fennel tea for heartburn, and aloe vera for burns...