Early Signs of Dementia
The early signs of dementia are so subtle that they may be missed or mistaken for symptoms of another illness. Since so many dementia...
World Parkinson’s Day !
April 11th is World Parkinson's Day, celebrating the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson, who first described the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Researchers around the...
Learn to Celebrate Your Age
We're told so many terrible things about aging as we grow older, instead of learning to celebrate the years. We hear how our health...
Respite Care is Easier than You Might Think
What is one of the most important things you can do when caring for an aging loved one? Care for yourself! I learned this...
Aging With a Disability
Many seniors eventually end up with a chronic illness which may disable them in several ways. They gradually take to using canes or walkers,...
Helping a Senior Parent Their Grandchildren
Marlene's Story:
Marlene, 63, had been taking care of her grandchildren for several months. Her daughter was having problems, including an abusive relationship. Children's Aid...
Seniors Can Be Entrepreneurs, too!
Retirement can be a shock for many seniors. Suddenly, they no longer have a job to focus on. There seems to be too much...
