Osteoporosis is a common problem that many seniors face as bones become less dense with aging. This can make bones more susceptible to fracture or breaks and slower to heal afterward. However, there are many ways that aging adults can fight back against osteoporosis by making simple changes in their diet and lifestyle. Eat a … Continue reading Maintaining Bone Health While Aging →

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be stressful, especially as the disease progresses. It can be tough to manage their changing needs along with balancing your own personal, family, and professional commitments. Getting your loved one in-home care can ease some of the stress and allow them to live a higher quality … Continue reading Benefits of In-Home Care for Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease →

The arrival of autumn presents plenty of fun activity opportunities for you and your senior to enjoy, both indoors and outside. Make your senior’s day and give them something to smile about with these 5 festive fall activity ideas! Fall Gardening Gardening, in general, has many benefits for seniors. In 2012, a study from the … Continue reading Fun Fall Activities for Seniors →

Fall is one of the most popular times of the year to get out and about in the crisp autumn air to enjoy the changing of the leaves, fall festivals, pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating with the kids. Unfortunately, fall brings with it several allergens that seniors and their caregivers need to be aware of. Here … Continue reading Protecting Your Senior from Fall Allergens →

Many people assume that depression is an unshakable feeling of sadness. While this can be true to an extent for some people, in others, depression doesn’t have to necessarily include feeling sad. It may manifest in other ways that loved ones do not always associate with being signs of depression, and this can be especially … Continue reading Would You Recognize Signs of Depression in Older Adults? How You Can Help →