As always, if you haven’t been active or if you have health concerns, you should consult a doctor before starting a new physical activity program. Even if you haven’t been active previously, with doctor’s approval, it’s important to start and stay active. Being physically active has shown to provide a benefit to aging adults, even …
May
29
A Place for Mom Can Be Right at Home
More of our population is moving into their senior years which means more of our family members need help with their daily life. Whether that means dealing with a chronic illness like arthritis or heart disease or simply having someone who isn’t getting around as well as they used to, more seniors need a little …
May
15
Building Better Cognitive Fitness
Fitness is something that is always at the forefront of the media and even our conversations. When speaking of elder care and fitness, we talk about walks and swim classes but rarely do we talk about cognitive fitness. Exercising our brains can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and increase our sense of happiness by …
Apr
13
When it’s Time for an Elderly Member of the Family to Stop Driving
Nothing will stop a conversation faster than bringing up the choice between independence and safety when talking about seniors driving. The amount of angst when confronting an aging parent on whether or not they should be taking the wheel is deep and emotional. In some cases, caregivers feel like it’s a decision that they don’t …