Everybody sleeps. Some more than others, some less than others, but we’re all doing it every single day. So, it’s no secret that good sleep health is an important aspect for health and well-being. As humans age, both quality and quantity of sleep becomes more difficult for a number of reasons. That’s why it’s vital Read More
Are you Prepared to be a Family Caregiver? Families Provide 80% of all Care!
We prepare for earthquakes, end of life events, natural or man-made disasters but seldom do we prepare for a role the majority of us will play soon or in the future, a family caregiver. Somehow, we think it won’t fall on us, or we believe all the family members that needed care are now gone. Read More
How to Choose a Professional Geriatric Care Manager?
Many people and even businesses say they do care management; some assisted living communities call their non-skilled care providers care managers, but unless an individual meets some level of education and certification they are not truly skilled professional Geriatric Care Managers. Someone who takes a 40-hour class and has a certification in senior advising is Read More
Walnut Creek, CA – Elderly Man Dies in Explosion and Fire
In today’s newspaper, this was one of the headlines. My first response was this is so sad and could it have been prevented? Moreover, since this happened in a senior living complex with over 400 units, my second thought was thank God no one else was injured. Home fire safety is something all of us Read More
Family Conflict Over Aging Parents: What’s Best for Mom and Dad?
By Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC When parents age, there comes a time for families to step in and assist with decisions that can often bring about conflicts. We each experience our parent somewhat differently. Some of us are risk averse and others of us hold on to autonomy at all costs. It is hard Read More
The Best Diet for Seniors: Eating Your Age in Every Decade
What is the best diet for seniors? Low carb? Low fat? Paleo? What is the best diet for someone in their 30s? Or their 60s? As our bodies change our activity levels change and our health issues also change. It’s important that our diets change to keep up and keep us feeling healthy. However, it’s Read More
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