The Benefits of Enhancing a Grandparent and Grandchild Relationship

As the old adage goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent is perhaps one of life’s greatest joys – an opportunity to experience once more the delight of spending quality time and doting on the children in your life; only this time around, they’re your children’s children, so the relationships are […]

Shopping for Elder Home Care Services: Questions to Ask

Finding the right care solution for a senior family member is one of the most important and daunting decisions you’ll face. Ensuring the safety of the your loved one is essential, but there are some additional considerations as well, such as if the senior’s quality of life and capacity to thrive and remain independent will […]

Summertime Safety Tips for Seniors

The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means an elevated risk for a number of health concerns for seniors, who happen to be more prone to heat-related complications including: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema (swelling) Heat […]

Chronic Fatigue in Seniors: It’s More Than Tiredness in Old Age

Feelings of exhaustion may seem to be a common occurrence for a number of us. The alarm goes off too early, the demands of daily life are many, and by the end of the day, once we can finally sink into bed, it may not be easy to stop our thoughts and get a restful […]