As we get older, one of the tougher things we must come to grips with is the fact that our parents are getting older as well, and after years and years of being taken care of by them, it is now our turn to return the favor. It’s a task that goes much deeper than [...]

You Can’t Be Too Careful! There are many aspects to safety in the home and in general, than you may ever realize. This articles covers: safety issues in and around the home, preventing falls, food safety, preparing for emergencies and managing medications. Even the coziest home can hold hidden hazards, especially as we get older [...]

Your 78 year-old mother has been living on her own since your father’s death two years ago. Although she has never quite recovered emotionally from the loss of her husband, she has been active and self-sufficient. Recently, however, she has complained of feeling tired much of the time. When you visit, you often see her [...]

Written by Nancy American Council on Exercise/Personal Fitness Trainer Senior Caregiver Simple Senior Exercise Tips…. Motivating a senior to exercise can be a challenge, “I am just to old they might say”, or I don’t want to hurt my self, or, to boaring”. My experience has taught me over and over, a little patience, and [...]

Many of the changes we experience as we grow older… loss of loved ones, health, career, independence… can be a difficult adjustment. These kinds of losses can cause grieving and sadness, which can go on for weeks… even months. But if it goes beyond that and leads to loss of hope and joy, it’s not [...]