Breast cancer awareness can be a lifesaver for seniors and caregivers
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There’s a lot of pink around, like those ribbon loops you see everywhere.
It’s more than your family tree: Making Family History Month meaningful for seniors
Family History Month has been a national October celebration for the last 20 years. It’s a great time to connect with your family’s story through activities everyone- e
The surprising benefits of creativity for healthy aging
If you are an older adult, you already know about the standard elements of healthy aging. You should:
Preventing falls: A guide for older adults and their caregivers
The first day of fall is September 22, 2021.
How caregivers can help prevent hospital delirium
I recently learned about hospital delirium when my 92-year-old friend suffered it. Her condition was particularly alarming because it came on so quickly.
Coping with loss: How anticipatory grief affects caregiver well-being
The topic is loss. If you’re a caregiver you’re familiar with loss because you’re dealing with a unique version of it.
What caregivers should know about empathy and their own mental health
If you’re a family caregiver you know that empathy is an important element of the support you provide your loved one. Empathy allows you to understand their situation and ide
How seniors can improve their health and happiness by reading
To my senior friends: reading is good for you. Books aren’t just entertaining; they’re also great for your health.
6 Ways family caregivers can get the rest they need
Get some sleep. Take it easy. Put your feet up and relax.
