“This weekend we celebrate Memorial Day and welcome summer. Please take a moment to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by so many to keep our nation free and our future bright. We owe them…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS, is a complex illness that can affect adults as young as 40 and can even occur later in life, in someone’s 60s and 70s. It’s a debilitating illness…

Physical touch. Those words mean many things to many people. Some of us love to hug, while many introverts recoil at the thought. Regardless of your initial reaction to being touched, many overlook the importance…

We are please to share another guest article by Kent Elliot. Photo via (istockphoto.com) Staying healthy as we get older can become increasingly difficult, but it is an essential part of aging to make sure…

Since your father was in the hospital following a medical emergency, you may have spent a considerable amount of time trying to figure out what’s going to happen when he returns home. A lot of…

Stressed Seniors We picture seniors on the golf course or ladies laughing at lunch.  What stress could there be when you are retired?  Ask any senior dealing with medical issues, insurance bills, Medicare statements, or…

[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/I26Wxt9ND28′] In today’s hurried world, it’s hard sometimes to slow down. With our elderly, we really need to do that. We need to not rush them. Today we’re gonna talk a little bit about…

Physiotherapy helps your elderly family member to regain or to keep her strength, flexibility, and function. With May being National Physiotherapy Month, your elderly family member could benefit from working with a physical therapist on…

“This weekend we celebrate Mothers. Mothers, written bold, makes sense. She is likely the boldest presence in any life. Mothers are fierce and fragile, grand and humble, overt and enigmatic.  In other words, Mothers are…