Hugs and Senior Health: The Power of Physical Touch
Remember during the height of the pandemic, when social distancing was the norm and we needed to be satisfied with virtual visits? One of
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Remember during the height of the pandemic, when social distancing was the norm and we needed to be satisfied with virtual visits? One of
If there’s one thing that connects us all, it is food! Think about how many precious memories have been made over the years that
We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled to a bit of crankiness or negative thinking every now and
If you’re preparing meals for a senior who prefers carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), you may find it challenging to verify
“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian
In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses an analogy of glitter. Toss a handful of glitter into the air, and it is going to
Are you finding the need to turn the TV up louder for a senior you love? Talking more loudly? Repeating points the senior missed
The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have transformed into “take two of these…and two of these…and maybe one
Minerals, vitamins, and supplements – oh my! 70% of older adults are taking them; but are vitamins for seniors actually necessary? After all, a
Trusting someone you love to the care of someone else is never easy, particularly for a senior family member. Whether at home or in
Memory loss and dementia may seem synonymous. Yet it’s important to realize that long-term memory often remains intact long into the progression of the disease.
If you’ve ever observed small children at the park, you know how effortlessly friendships are formed. A small group might be playing a game,
Short-term memory problems. Confusion. Inability to concentrate. Could it be Alzheimer’s? Possibly; but if you’re a cancer survivor, there’s another common culprit that could be
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Serving as an
It has taken nearly 80 years and a variety of scientific studies to determine the end result: a good genetic makeup and wealth really
