Quick tips: aging & swallowing disorders
Swallowing problems are more common in the elderly Swallowing — it sounds simple. However, it’s a complex process requiring many nerves and muscles to work in harmony. Normally, the…
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Stages of Bereavement and How to Cope
Experiencing Loss and the Stages of Grief. Everyone experiences loss. It could be something small – a lost purse, wallet or watch which causes a bit of stress or…
Tips for Managing Medications
Managing medications is a complex and challenging task for aging adults. Many older people are managing multiple conditions with multiple medications. Juggling what to take, when to take it…
How to Care for Parkinson’s Disease
The body is unique; although every person is made up of the same components, all bodies run differently. So it is no surprise that when someone suffers from an…
5 ways to connect with your teenage grandchildren
When your grandchildren were toddlers, they lit up your world. When they were kids, they wanted to spend hours and hours at your house. But now that they’ve grown…
The Benefits of Pets for Seniors
Are you a pet lover? Then you probably already know that pets make great companions. However, you might be surprised to find out pets can provide a multitude of…
6 Tech gadgets every senior needs
While you might not think about the latest tech trends converging with senior must-haves, the truth is often technology can immensely help seniors age in place. With gadgets, seniors…
How to prepare for surgery
Tips In Preparing For Surgery Undergoing surgery can be scary. Whether that fear is from feeling like the control is out of your hands, the overall outcome, or just…
Long Distant Care
Caregiving from a Distance Caring for a family member from miles away is a fact of life for many of us. According to the National Caregiver Survey by the…
Is It the Blues or Is It Depression?
Unfortunately, it’s common to have feelings of sadness, grief, or loneliness. Although these feelings are unwanted, and often times take a toll on us physically and mentally, we know…