Aging in Place

Should Your Senior Loved One Be Driving?

By |2024-03-09T15:01:51-05:00March 21st, 2024|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , , , |

Should Your Senior Loved One Be Driving? It’s one of the hardest things older people have to do - give up their car keys. “It’s one of the most difficult discussions that families will have with senior loved ones, because they equate driving with independence.” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations director of the [...]

Battling Loneliness and Isolation in Older Adults

By |2024-03-09T14:51:43-05:00March 14th, 2024|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , , |

Battling Loneliness and Isolation in Older Adults Your mom lives alone.  She no longer drives, so she rarely leaves her home. She’s lost contact with friends. You visit as often as you can, but you worry she’s lonely and becoming more and more isolated. What should you do? Understanding the Risks to Senior Health [...]

Tips to Help Siblings Have Positive Caregiving Discussions

By |2024-03-09T12:02:26-05:00March 7th, 2024|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , , |

Tips to Help Siblings Have Positive Caregiving Discussions You think your mom and dad need help at home. Your sister disagrees. Your brother, who lives 500 miles away, doesn’t want to make waves. Now what? Starting the Conversation “Sibling relationships can be complicated - especially when it comes to caring for aging parents. They [...]

Nutrition Tips for Older Adults

By |2024-02-26T15:09:35-05:00March 1st, 2024|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , , , |

Nutrition Tips for Older Adults It’s never too late to start eating smart. A healthy, well-balanced diet can help your senior loved ones maintain a healthy weight, stay energized and lower the risk of developing chronic conditions, such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Recents studies also [...]

10 Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder

By |2024-01-15T15:49:10-05:00January 11th, 2024|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , |

10 Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder Your dad is sleeping more than usual.  Your mom has lost interest in Bingo and other activities she used to love. Is it just the winter blues or could it be something more serious? Winter for Seniors Is Hard “The winter months can be hard for seniors. The [...]

Recognizing the Need for Assistance: Five Signs Your Senior Loved Ones Might Require Help at Home

By |2024-01-05T14:06:20-05:00January 4th, 2024|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , |

Five Signs Your Senior Loved Ones Might Need Help at Home Recognizing the Need for Assistance When you visited your aging parents during the holidays, you noticed a few things that worried you - your mom had lost a little weight, your dad rarely strayed from the recliner and there was spoiled food in [...]

10 Tips and Tricks That Will Make Life Easier for Seniors

By |2023-12-15T12:59:48-05:00December 14th, 2023|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , |

10 Tips and Tricks That Will Make Life Easier for Seniors Worsening eyesight, arthritis, memory loss and other age-related conditions can make even the simplest day-to-day tasks a little challenging - especially for seniors who live alone. “We know an overwhelming majority of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, but [...]

10 Fun Activities to Engage Your Aging Loved Ones

By |2023-12-07T10:12:17-05:00December 7th, 2023|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: |

10 Fun Activities to Engage Your Aging Loved Ones When you visit your aging dad, he’s usually doing the same thing - sitting in the recliner watching Gunsmoke re-runs.  Is that normal? “While it’s important for seniors to be active and engaged, many settle into a routine that’s hard to break - even when [...]

’Tis the Season for Holiday Scams

By |2023-11-20T17:52:38-05:00November 24th, 2023|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: |

’Tis the Season for Holiday Scams The holiday season brings out the best in most people. But for some, it brings out the worst. Experts say scams targeting older people ramp up this time of year, because seniors are typically more vulnerable and more charitable around the holidays. “Seniors who live alone, have memory [...]

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