Aging In Place
Memory boxes are a valuable tool for seniors, helping them stay connected to their past. They come in different forms like baby memory boxes and wedding memory boxes, as well as those for loved ones who have passed away.
Aging In Place
Managing in-home care for seniors can be overwhelming, but with proper communication, compromise and systems in place, it can be done. Learn how to work effectively with in-home care workers, create a comfortable environment, and maintain your own well-being in this guide.
Safety Articles and Checklists
Keep seniors safe during winter storms with our emergency preparedness checklist. Learn about hypothermia prevention and how to respond to weather watches/warnings. Free home safety tips included.
Medical Conditions
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of feeding tubes for elderly patients with this comprehensive guide.
Caring for the caregiver
In this blog post, we’ll explore the essential practice of mental health self-care for caregivers and provide you with tips and resources to help maintain your well-being while caring for others.
Activities
Household tasks can serve as a valuable tool for tracking dementia progression, as changes in ability and engagement reflect cognitive decline. Learn how adapting chores into dementia-friendly activities can provide stimulation while assessing daily functioning.
Medical Conditions
Antibiotic resistant bacteria superbugs, like CRE, are a growing threat that infect over 2 million people in the US annually and kill at least 25,000.
Caregiver Support
A new study by Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that suicide rates among US military personnel almost doubled between 2001-2011. The report aims to understand suicide trends and improve prevention strategies for this growing concern among military units.
Home Modifications for Safety
Learn how to make your closet more accessible for those in a wheelchair, including tips on lower hanging rods, pull-down and swing-down rods, and high-tech clothing carousels. We also cover the importance of ample maneuvering clearance and pullout racks and shelves.
Aging In Place
Find out how senior citizens can reduce the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's by growing and nurturing bonsai trees. The challenging nature of bonsai cultivation helps to keep the brain active and provides a long-term project and new skills to learn.
Tests
Discover how the clock drawing test can help identify a wide range of dementia symptoms. Learn about the different aspects of the test and how it can be used as a baseline for further testing. Don't interpret your own test, find out why professional interpretation is important.
Alternative Approaches to Care
Discover how to prevent and treat pelvic organ prolapse naturally with lifestyle and diet changes. Learn about natural remedies such as quitting smoking, losing weight, and taking herbal supplements. Find out when surgery may be necessary and the safest options available.