Providing care for a senior loved one is not an individual effort. If you’re providing in home senior care to a loved one all by yourself, chances are you’re going to burn out and become frustrated. In most cases, seniors are cared for by a team of people. And although this team is often led … Continue reading You and Your Siblings — Are You on the Same Page when It Comes to Senior Care? →

The human body is an amazing machine that’s made up of many important parts. But did you know that it’s comprised of about 60% water? It’s amazing to think about, but it’s true: every single one of us is mostly water! Given this fact, it’s easy to see why proper hydration is so important. Staying … Continue reading 3 Big Benefits of Proper Hydration for Seniors →

The furniture in a home has a way of blending in. People just get used to the old couch that’s always been there, even though it’s seen better days. Or they become accustomed to the way the bed sinks in a certain way or how the table has a tendency to rock because one leg … Continue reading Finding the Right Furniture for Senior Safety and Comfort →

Recently, we shared some ideas on how to get seniors to open up with their stories. Because seniors have lived such rich, long lives, it’s only natural to expect that they would want to share their stories. And for kids and grandchildren, there is really nothing like sitting down to hear great stories from a … Continue reading Four Great Senior Story Starters →

“Alternative” medicine is becoming increasingly popular in our culture. In fact, it’s entered the mainstream discussion of medicine and healing in a big way over the course of the last several years. As a result, more and more people are becoming interested in treatments like acupuncture. Even seniors are getting interested in so-called alternative medicine, … Continue reading Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine — Can They Really Help Seniors? →