What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
If memory lapses become more frequent or serious as a senior ages, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) may be the cause.
Senior Citizens and Allergies
Allergies pose a more significant risk to the elderly, as pollen can exacerbate existing heart conditions and other ailments.
Medication Management for Alzheimer’s Patients
The medication management process can become quite complicated, and handling it properly is essential to a senior citizen’s health and well-being.
Why Do ADLs Matter for Your Senior?
When essential life tasks known as ADLs are too difficult to accomplish, it can make living alone nearly impossible.
Making the Memory Care Decision
Memory care facilities are a specialized type of long-term residential care developed to meet the specific needs of individuals with dementia or other forms of memory loss such as Alzheimer's disease. They are often located on the same campus as an assisted living residence and offer many of the same benefits and services. Memory care [...]
Selling Your Family Home
Selling the family home is an emotional and overwhelming prospect, so here are some tips to help your mom or dad through the process.
Learn More About Osteopenia
This year, approximately 50 million older adults will be diagnosed with osteopenia - the brittle bone condition known to be a precursor to osteoporosis.
Helping to Maintain Your Balance
Falling is a leading cause of injury among seniors, partly due to the loss of balance they often experience as they grow older.
How Pets Benefit Senior Citizens
Most people had a favorite pet at some point in their life, and they remember well the unconditional love, companionship, and happiness pets can inspire. Those emotions are no different when we age and enter our senior years. Pet ownership provides many benefits for senior citizens. Pets also make exceptional therapy animals because they can [...]
Inspiring Places to Volunteer
Research has shown that those who volunteer their time to help others are happier and enjoy a greater sense of purpose.