None of us like getting older, however, it is a part of living. So what’s one to do to age not only gracefully and in a healthy way? Here are a few tips for managing a healthy aging process in 2018 (and beyond). Food Management: Diet is a four letter word that no one likes to hear. However, eating healthy…
It seems every year we struggle with finding the perfect holiday gift for our family and friends. There are so many options-online, bricks and mortar, catalogues. In addition, trying to find a gift that someone will love and be able to use all year long can sometimes, well, be a little boring. We’ve created an Eldery Gift Guide to help…
The holidays are the perfect time to catch up with family members, enjoy the company of loved ones, and take time to evaluate your aging parents’ needs. During the holiday season, you may notice some differences in the way they speak, interact and behave. Pay attention, as these may be signs it is time to discuss their needs. Signs A…
October is National Long-Term Care Planning Month, meaning now is a good time to start planning for long-term care needs – for your aging parents, elderly family members and even yourself. What is long-term care? “Long-term care” can include many different types of care. It mostly refers to the non-medical care that focuses on assistance with daily tasks such as…
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, everything becomes different. The way we think, act, plan and even communicate may bring challenges, and become increasingly difficult through the stages of dementia. Different stages require additional assistance and support, but the process may be easier to work through if you apply these dementia communication techniques in your…
Living on a fixed income isn’t easy. Every year we read stories about seniors who refuse to turn on their home’s air-conditioning to cut costs. But experts say that even a two-degree rise in the temperature can affect older people, especially those with chronic health conditions. As a result, many of them fall prey to heat-related illnesses. That’s why it’s…
In our previous article, we looked at the common misconception that the aches and pains of growing older are normal. However, those aches and pains may be the sign of something more serious, like osteoarthritis. Staying ahead of osteoarthritis means being armed with information and prepared for action. By the age of 65, half of all seniors will develop osteoarthritis, which…
The “golden years” have arrived. But rather than enjoying our leisure time, many of us find it more difficult and painful to do simple tasks, like opening jars or using garden tools. Are you or your loved one complaining more about achy fingers, creaky knees and painful joints? These symptoms may not be normal signs of growing older. Instead, these aches…
Home or the nursing home? The chance that you’ll become a caregiver and choose for mom or dad is increasing with recent research suggesting that the number of older adults will double to 71 million within the next decade.* Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office states that the cost of nursing home and other long-term care services are also expected to…
