In a Music USA: NAMM Global Report published in 2006, it was reported that “85% of Americans believe that music is a very important part of their life.” The benefits of music cannot be easily overstated. Clinically it has shown to reduce stress, depression, and pain while providing a myriad of other benefits. With this in mind, organizations and experts…
90 percent of older adults have expressed a preference for receiving care at home. As we saw in the previous issue of Hand in Hand, U.S. Census figures show that fewer older adults are choosing to receive care in a nursing home. Yet the projections also shows major growth in the number of seniors who are living with chronic…
“Where did I park?” You dashed into the mall, visited a few stores, and now, shopping bags in hand, you realize you can’t remember where you left the car. “I’ve met that fellow several times…what is his name?” Names, phone numbers, even familiar words…things sometimes seem to be “on the tip of your tongue” but escape quick recollection. When you…
When you learn something new, the best way to remember it is to sleep on it. That’s because sleeping helps strengthen memories you’ve formed throughout the day. It also helps to link new memories to earlier ones. You might even come up with creative new ideas while you slumber. What happens to memories in your brain while you sleep?…
May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month, Salad Month, and “Date Your Mate” Month! We thought we would put out a community letter tying all these together. Click on the below link and enjoy! May 2013 – Community Newsletter Article
You probably think that providing love, care, and support to an older member of your family is a personal thing. At one level or another, you feel a sense of responsibility. You have a role to fill. But remember, eldercare is also a family matter—an important, appropriate part of the family’s agenda. So, everyone’s goal has to be staying…
March is National Nutrition Month! This is a great time to pay attention to the foods that we choose. While the basic guidelines for a healthy diet are pretty much the same for people of every age, older adults have special needs and concerns. Nutrition affects the all-around health of seniors, is a factor in a senior’s ability to properly absorb…
