How to Best Support an Aging Parent Who is Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

How to Best Support an Aging Parent Who is Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Has your aging parent recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease?  Do you know what Alzheimer’s Disease is?  Do you know what the impact of this diagnosis may be?  Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia that can cause problems with memory, thinking, cognition, and behavior. Symptoms usually, although not always, develop slowly and worsen over time.  The end-stages of the disease can become life-threatening. Although...
Three Technology Tips for Seniors

Three Technology Tips for Seniors

During the Covid-19 pandemic, have you considered that many senior citizens have come to rely on using technology to stay connected to friends and family? Now, even after being vaccinated, seniors may find that continuing to keep abreast of new technology to keep in touch with loved ones may be an important tool for the future. Let us take a look at three technology tips for seniors to use moving forward. Make Sure You are Secure. Prior to...
Planning for Loved Ones with Chronic Conditions

Planning for Loved Ones with Chronic Conditions

Preparing for the future can be daunting, particularly when it comes to the safety and protection of your loved ones. Unfortunately, unexpected circumstances can, and frequently do, arise. Your loved one’s diagnosis of a chronic condition, for example, may be an unanticipated life event that you find yourself unprepared for. One of the most effective ways to plan for your loved one’s future care is to be proactive and plan ahead. To help ease...
Foods to Help Keep the Seniors in Your Life Healthy

Foods to Help Keep the Seniors in Your Life Healthy

As you get older, you may start to notice changes in your body. You may find, for example, that moving around and accomplishing daily tasks is more challenging than it used to be. This is because, as we age, our metabolisms slow down and our physical strength weakens. Fortunately, eating a healthy and balanced diet combined with some frequent exercise can help keep the senior you love fit and healthy. Let us share with you a few types of foods...