How To Manage Stress as a Family Caregiver
April 14, 2025
Caregiving
| Family & Loved Ones
Family caregivers tend to care for everyone else around them but neglect their own well-being to the point where the stress from caregiving causes them to become unhealthy. Here are signs to recognize this stress and seven ways to manage it in a healthy way.
5 Tips for Safe, Sustainable Exercise for Older Adults
April 11, 2025
Health & Safety
Safe and sustainable exercise improves brain health and helps seniors sleep better and maintain their independence longer. If you want to get started on an exercise program, consult your physician first and then follow these five tips.
Simple and Nutritious: Dietary Support for Seniors With Parkinson’s
April 10, 2025
Family & Loved Ones
| Caregiving
Parkinson’s is a disease where diet, nutrition, and exercise can significantly affect the quality of life. In some cases, it can even slow the disease’s progression. Here are nutritional recommendations that can truly make a difference.
The Importance of Regular Checkups
April 07, 2025
Life Planning
| Health & Safety
From monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol to screening for conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes, routine checkups help older adults stay active and independent for years to come. Here are ways that keeping those yearly check-ins can help.
Spring Safety Checklist for Older Adults
April 02, 2025
Health & Safety
| Family & Loved Ones
Assessing home safety on a regular basis is important to keep seniors safe, and springtime is a great opportunity to do just that. From indoor and outdoor safety to health and wellness reminders, here is a handy checklist to help.
How Solo Agers Can Live Safely With Parkinson’s Disease
March 31, 2025
Health & Safety
| Life Planning
Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be a shock and cause fear and confusion. Especially if you are a solo ager, it can be overwhelming to think about the future. Here are ways you can live safely with Parkinson’s disease as a solo ager.
Healthy Vision Tips for Older Adults
March 25, 2025
Health & Safety
Vision loss can be devastating to older adults. It can lead to depression and social isolation, among other issues. But with regular exams and healthy living, the risk of vision problems can be reduced. Here are tips to follow.
Honoring Social Workers: Compassion + Action
March 20, 2025
Caregiving
| Life Planning
A social worker’s role in the health care continuum can vary, but what is consistent is how they advocate for and empower aging adults in a variety of settings. Here are ways social workers provide a much-needed support system to seniors.
Smart Spring-Cleaning Tips for Seniors: Create a Safer, Cleaner Living Space
March 19, 2025
Caregiving
| Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
Spring cleaning can be an opportunity for older adults to engage with family members and, at the same time, tackle the yearly cleaning task. Here are tips and strategies for how to approach the task.
Silent but Serious: Your Guide to Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
March 14, 2025
Health & Safety
Deep vein thrombosis, a dangerous condition caused by blood clots in a deep vein of the leg or lower pelvis, can be devastating for those over age 65. Awareness of the symptoms and getting timely medical attention can be lifesaving. Here is what you need to know to help protect your older loved one.
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