Being a caregiver is often a full-time job. In fact, for many caregivers, the responsibilities associated with looking after a loved one go far beyond those expected in a traditional 9-5 job, as the hours…
Month: May 2018
Stay Healthy This Summer: Tips for Seniors
When the sun is out, so are many seniors. There’s plenty of fun to be had in the summer months but caregivers and their seniors also face unique risks. According to the CDC, around 31%…
Minister of Loneliness
This is the second in our monthly series from guest blogger Nancy Hemesath. Nancy challenges negative stereotypes of aging, believing that post-career years are meant to be both fulfilling and meaningful. In this installment she discusses…
How to Begin Your Spiritual Will
“Getting our affairs in order.” This phrase has a dark undertone. As if an impending doom is very near. But, what if we began to log our “affairs,” learn from them, and share them. Although the concept of a…
Assistive Technology is Not What You Think it is
Seniors Helping Seniors welcomes Meaghan Fitzgerald Walls, President and CEO of Assistology, LLC, located here in Omaha NE. Assistology provides Assistive Technology (AT) solutions that enable individuals to have increased participation in activities that improve…
From One Senior to Another
My husband and I have been blessed with good health for many years. So, when we both began having health issues last winter we learned some valuable lessons. Our first lesson was to listen to…