Arts and Crafts Project for Seniors: Teacup Planters
If you are a caregiver for an aging parent or loved one, you might find it difficult at times to find a project that interests your loved one. A hobby can be a great way to pass the time, but what kind of hobby is right for the senior in your life? Arts and crafts […]
True or False? Seniors Can Develop Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Action month and the spotlight is on food allergies of all types and the people of all ages that suffer from them. One thing that most people don’t know is that even senior citizens can develop allergies later in life, even if they’ve never had a problem before. If you are […]
What Can You Do if Your Elderly Loved One Only Wants to Be Social with You?
For some elderly loved ones, their family caregiver is the only person they feel a need to be social with on a daily basis. The problem is that you’re only one person and your loved one does need to interact socially with other people more regularly. Take Your Loved One to Places Where She Can […]
National Stroke Awareness Month
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a perfect time to bring awareness to this disease that affects nearly 800,000 people in the United States every year. Stroke is the leading cause of preventable long-term disability. Cause. Most strokes are ischemic strokes that occur when a blood clot or mass blocks a blood vessel and cuts […]
May is Family Reunion Month: Tips for Planning a Family Reunion with Mom
Many senior citizens experience social isolation, which means that they primarily stay in their homes and have little contact with other people. They may be cut off from friends and family by distance and an inability to get out and about the way they once could. Social isolation can make a person feel disconnected and […]
