Two and a half years ago, Elaine Todd knew that the Chesterfield area would be where she retired so she could be closer to her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren. A pleasant change from the small…
Month: March 2019
5 Things That Make Seniors Feel Cold
Amy’s 85-year-old mother, Margaret, was always complaining of being cold. She kept turning her thermostat up even when others were too warm. Amy wondered if there might be something wrong, so she talked to Margaret’s…
Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) paving the way to support Seniors in 2020-2022
The AAA1B organization is using open foruns and surveys to generate data to facilitate prioritization, action plans and address the need of growing aging adults in the Washtenaw County(MI). Population projections produced by SEMCOG indicated…
Safety Training – Caring For Yourself While Caring For Others
Homecare Module 2 Safety Training
Exercises Suggestions to Banish Aches
A group of adults are indoors at a fitness center. They are wearing casual exercise clothing. They are looking serious while doing plank exercises on yoga mats. AARP publication provides simple movements that might reduce…
North Carolina Alzheimer’s State Advocacy Day 2019 A Success
What a great day turning North Carolina purple to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease! The annual North Carolina Advocacy Day was held on March 14, 2019 and was sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern…
Why Do Seniors Get Restless Leg Syndrome?
If your aging relative has difficulty sleeping at night, you may want to ask them how their legs feel at night. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common condition that cause a feeling in the…
Advice and Resources for Long-Distance Caregivers by Claire Wentz
When a family member or loved one needs a caregiver, it can be very difficult if you do not live in the same area as they do. However, long-distance caregiving is possible if you tap…
Caregiver of the Month
We are pleased to announce that Susan Levine is our Caregiver of the Month! Susan has been an integral part of the Seniors Helping Seniors team for the last 1.5-years. She is originally from Maine…