Whether you’re aged twenty or eighty years old, able-bodied or immobile, exercising is incredibly important for the mind and body. Let’s talk about how regular, daily exercise affects the body, and list some good movements people can try at their appropriate ability level. Physically Moving your body daily is like keeping the oil running through Read More
Caring for Seniors with Mobility Issues
A person’s ability to move around by themselves, called mobility, can drastically change as they age. Some changes come slowly over a long period of time, like weakening of muscles due to declining nutrition, illness, natural aging, decreasing coordination and flexibility associated with dementia, or illness such as diabetes or others that affect the circulatory Read More
It’s Time for Spring Cleaning!
by Pam Ness Despite the actual weather conditions, the official beginning of Spring is creeping closer on the calendar. With the approach of warmer weather comes the ritual of Spring Cleaning, the deep-cleaning and airing of one’s home, historically after the winter months. Interestingly, the tradition of Spring Cleaning can be traced back to multiple Read More
Finding Time for Self-Care
Whether you are a caregiver by profession, or a family member caring for a loved one, being a caregiver can be a very exhausting job. Sometimes we do not realize how much stress we’re holding, and it is important to squeeze in time everyday for self-care, which means taking care of you! Even if it’s Read More
Healing During the Holidays: Practical Ways to Remember Our Loved Ones
by Pam Ness With the approach of Easter (March 27) and Passover (starting April 22), there is a lot to look forward to: the early blooms and breezes of spring, more daylight, and an opportunity to gather together with extended family to celebrate the holidays. While the occasion may be joyous, holidays can contain difficult Read More
What to Expect When Touring a Residential Care Facility
Perhaps your loved one was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and though they have not progressed rapidly in their disease, you sense that soon enough they will not be able to be left alone. Oftentimes, a family and friends decide to put their loved one in a residential care facility, and maybe that is Read More