This is a much-needed but little-known one called National Good Neighbor Day, which is held this year on Saturday, September 28.
If you have aging parents or loved ones who live independently at home and have for some time, it can be hard to tell if it’s time to start the conversation about Assisted Living. Many of us want to...
Navigating the waters of senior living can be a bit overwhelming and confusing.
The new year is a good time to think about taking care of your heart. In February we not only celebrate Valentine’s Day, but we also observe American Heart Month.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term disease marked by decreasing kidney function over time. This can be caused by many things, from diabetes to high blood pressure to injury of the kidney itself. When the kidneys’ function is...
In the last decade, the craze for coloring books for adults has drawn many people back to a hobby they enjoyed as kids. Ironically, adult coloring books were how the activity began in the first place.
Those working in skilled nursing facilities know that one of their goals is to engage their residents in activities, but it can be hard to match the right activity to each resident's individual physical and cognitive capabilities.
Who hasn’t gotten twisted around in an airport looking for your gate or baggage claim? Now imagine you have dementia.
How to Know When It’s Time to Move Your Parents to Senior Living:Unfortunately, in our society people often don’t want to address the challenges of aging until they absolutely have to.