If you or someone you love has a diagnosis of dementia, you are probably feeling overwhelmed. This is not your fault. Our world is ill-equipped to support those with different cognitive and physical limitations. One of the single most important things you can do to help create a dementia-inclusive home. According to AARP’s policy book, Read More
Summertime Critters – Friend or Foe?
Nothing says summer like the delightful butterflies flitting from one flower to the next…but then in the evening we have those ever annoying mosquitos, and of course, ticks found in those beautiful mountains. These summertime insects we call “bugs” can be more than just pesky – they can spread illnesses. So be cautious – to keep those Read More
Keeping a Cool Home in Summer Heat
The temperature is climbing toward the triple digits, and with these numbers come increased health risks. But even as the heat soars, many of you don’t want to crank the AC and come home at the end of the month to an electricity bill that will clean out your bank account. As we age, the Read More
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
With age comes wisdom, but also increased new risks and complications that one is now exposed to as well, particularly the risk of falling and possible injury. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control states that the risk of falling increases with each decade of life, and that each year one in every three Read More
Learning First Aid is Important for Family Caregivers
As a caregiver, one of your most important roles is to keep everyone safe. You never know when a medical emergency is going to come up and you want to always feel prepared — no matter how minor (or serious) the incident. One way to be a prepared and safe is learn first aid. It Read More
How Does Meals on Wheels Work for Seniors?
There are many factors that can contribute to poor dietary habits in the elderly: lack of money to purchase healthy food, unable to drive or to access a grocery store, physical ailments (including dementia) that prevent people from cooking, fatigue or lack of confidence in the kitchen. Anyone can relate to at least a few Read More
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