4 Signs Your Senior Parent Was Scammed
Scams When seniors are aging at home, there is a risk that they will become the victims of a scam. Many seniors fall for scams that are cleverly designed to trick them into giving up their personal information, bank account...
What You Need to Know About Symptoms of ALS
ALS There are about 30,000 seniors who have ALS in the United States at any given time. ALS is a progressive disease that affects the nerves. There is no cure for ALS and seniors who develop ALS usually have a life...
What Causes Sleep Deprivation for Seniors?
Healthy Habits It’s not unusual at all for aging adults to start having trouble getting enough sleep. If that goes on too long, sleep deprivation isn’t far behind. So, what’s causing these sleep problems your aging family member is...
How Do You Handle the Holidays When Your Mom Has Celiac Disease?
Chronic Conditions Your mom’s doctor diagnosed her with celiac disease this year. Some of the symptoms that led to this diagnosis include your mom’s constant stomach pain and gas, migraines, anemia, and vitamin B12...
5 Ways Your Senior Might Hide that She Needs Help
Senior Living You might not realize it, but your senior could be hiding some things from you. If your aging family member is afraid of accepting help from you or from elder care providers, she may go to extra effort to keep some of...
Five Important Dental Hygiene Tips for Seniors
Healthy Habits Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? This time of year is the perfect time to take a closer look at what issues your senior might be having around dental hygiene. Evaluating what’s working and...
Best Tips for Creating Low Sodium Meals for Seniors
Healthy Habits Just because someone has to eat low sodium doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy their food. Not all seniors know how to cook low-sodium meals, but this is a lifestyle choice that a doctor may recommend for a...
Play Classical Music to Help Your Dad De-Stress
Activity Ideas President Bill Clinton designed September as Classical Music Month almost 30 years ago. It’s music that’s been around for centuries and may have an entire orchestra performing the pieces or just a few artists. Did you...