As a community service, Eldercare Services is providing a location and a facilitator for an exciting 10 week class called the “BE! Brain Enrichment Course,” designed by Linda Sasser, Ph.D. The professional staff of Eldercare has one of our expert Aging Life Care Managers teach the class. The majority of the 25 participants are members Read More
Activities that Delay the Onset of Dementia
Several studies have proven that a variety of activities that stimulate mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing can possibly delay the onset of dementia caused by diseases such as Alzheimer’s. This is thought to be due to the effects of cognitive reserve, which is the concept of developing your brain to help defend it against cognitive Read More
RESPITE: Self Care for Caregivers
April is an interesting month. It’s not quite warm enough out to take off those sweaters. Folks (especially elderly folks) are prone to colds. Allergies start acting up as the pollen starts flying. During this period between winter and summer, let’s look back at November’s National Family Caregiver Month. The National Family Caregivers Month is Read More
Spread Smiles & Happiness: Be A Senior Volunteer!
It’s no secret that bringing a smile to other people’s faces can help you as much as them. Why? Causing other people to smile is actually contagious. According to a study by the magazine Psychology Research, there is an interaction between the viewing of other people’s facial movements, and the movements that your own face Read More
A Laugh A Day Keeps the Doctor Away!
by Pam Ness A joke suitable for today: “Do you know all about April 1st? Yes, I’m fool-y aware of it!” April 1st is recognized as April Fools Day in America, and some mark the day by playing pranks on others or spreading hoaxes to get a laugh. While kids and teens may be 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
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