As a caregiver, you may wish you didn’t have to talk to your elderly parent about the possibility of someone trying to scam her for her money or information. It seems like such a cruel…

At just over 100 years since white women gained the right to vote, we recently watched the swearing in of our first female vice president. During a time of pandemic when the COVID vaccine had…

Tech Solutions for Isolating Seniors Connection and belonging are vital to the health and well-being of older adults. Without them, seniors can become isolated and lonely, which can contribute to serious health consequences. According to…

Family caregivers are often reluctant to admit they need help. Whether you’re struggling to balance your personal needs with your parents’ care or can’t find enough hours in the day to get everything done, it’s…

Exercising the brain is just as important as exercising the body. Why not have a little fun with it by introducing your parent to some brain games she can participate in daily to make sure…

Nurse Cherie has lots of helpful information from her years of experience working with elderly adults. So, we are starting a monthly series with tips on how to help family caregivers. Getting in and out…

[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/mMwjjKMhxhg’] When asked, the majority of seniors would answer that they’d like to stay in their homes as they age. There are many benefits of aging in place, and today we’d like to talk…

It is essential to keep communication strong between you and your elderly loved one. It can help with both physical and mental health issues. Many elderly people have trouble communicating their feelings and emotions. They…