Aging Behind the Wheel
When is a good time to give up your keys? Driving is an essential part of life for many, offering independence, convenience, and the ability to stay connected with family, friends, and the community. It enables access to jobs, medical appointments, social activities, and even just running errands. For seniors, the ability to drive can […]
Grinch Syndrome Takes Over Older Adults
This phenomenon has been named “Grinch Syndrome,” in reference to the iconic character created by Dr. Seuss, it is a colloquial term used to describe the emotional state that increases as holiday celebrations intensify. December is a month full of joy, reunion, love and traditions. The most awaited month for many of us, but for […]
Caring for the Skin in Our Golden Years
As we age, our skin undergoes various changes that can affect its appearance and health, the skin loses collagen and elastin, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and dryness. Additionally, factors such as sun exposure, lifestyle choices, and genetics can accelerate these changes. While aging is a natural process, there are effective ways to care for our […]
Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes as Seniors
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact, especially among seniors. With proper management, individuals can live normal, healthy lives while effectively managing their diabetes. Here’s how to discover, treat, and avoid diabetes, along with tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects […]
Gratitude Month – ‘No gesture is too small when done with gratitude and love.’
November is the season to express gratitude. Our marketing rounds this week consisted of gifting Bundt Cakes that stated “Nothing Bundt Thankful For You!’ These mini cakes were given out as our way to show appreciation and say ‘thank you’ to our community partners. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community along […]
October – Long Term Care Planning Month
Long-term care offers a variety of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs when they can no longer perform daily activities on their own. Who needs long-term care? It’s hard to know how long or what kind of care a person will need, but at some point, everyone needs long-term care. You […]
Coffee Time on Us!
International Coffee Day is a global celebration of coffee, observed annually on October 1. It honors the journey of coffee from the farm to the cup and recognizes the millions of people—farmers, roasters, baristas, and coffee shop owners—who contribute to the coffee industry. The day also raises awareness of the challenges faced by coffee growers, […]
Prevent Medicine Misuse in the Elderly
October is National Medicine Abuse Awareness month. Older adults are more likely to misuse medicines or become addicted to them because their body cannot absorb and filter medicine easily as a younger person, not only that but medicine can be misused unintentionally by taking the wrong amount that was prescribed, taking it too often or […]
Aging Backwards – Lifestyle Modifications to Reverse Aging
Aging is inevitable but it is possible to reverse our biological age. As we know, there are many techniques, methods and interventions to make us look younger, but this time we are not talking about taking medications or plastic surgery, it all starts with something as simple as the lifestyle we lead. Our body begins […]
Caregiver of the Month – August 2024
Caregiver of the Month – Thank you for your commitment and dedication! We are excited to recognize Soraya A. as caregiver of the month of August, 2024! Soraya is an outstanding caregiver and deserves this recognition every month. She demonstrates excellence in her work as evidenced by the great feedback from her client. She has […]
