Mar 2, 2018 | Caregivers, Tips
It’s only natural for the elderly to want to live in their own homes for as long as possible. The comfort and peace-of-mind that come with familiar surroundings helps seniors reduce stress and live happier, healthier lives. Unfortunately, infirmity can increase with...
Feb 28, 2017 | Caregivers, Tips
Technology is so pervasive in our lives today that it almost seems impossible to function without it. We are so used to texting, Skyping, Facebook messaging, and other technologically-advanced ways to communicate that we seem to have forgotten how life was without...
Jan 29, 2016 | Caregivers, Tips
Hospital emergency room personnel routinely treat adults over 65 years of age for injuries sustained after a fall-related event in their home that older individuals commonly describe as a slip, stumble, trip, loss of footing or near fall involving a carpet, runner or...
Aug 28, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
There are many common and not-so-common diseases and infections that are spread through a variety of physical contact and non-contact actions. While a large percentage of these potential illnesses do not pose a serious threat to healthy individuals, someone in a...
Apr 10, 2015 | News, Tips
With smartphones and other mobile devices an integral part of our everyday living, it’s easy to forget that it can be challenging for seniors to take advantage of all the benefits these devices can provide. As phones and tablets get smaller and more feature-packed,...
