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...
Caregivers Need Others to Help Carry the Ball
Who is on Your Caregiving Team?
Down, set, hut! In a game of football, the ball is snapped from a centre to the quarterback. The quarterback will have mere...
7 Ways To Plan On Being An Independent Senior
It’s never too late to start thinking about how you will remain an independent senior. Outside of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other severe illness, we all think we would...