It’s that time of year, the holiday season. This generally means people are doing more than they usually do as they prepare to host their families and purchase gifts for the loved ones in their…

When your senior’s arthritis is acting up, her joints may swell and refuse to move the way she wants them to move. No matter where arthritis is in her body, she might find dressing to…

Former President Jimmy Carter, aged 95, recently suffered a fall at his home in Plains, GA. Unfortunately, the fall resulted in some injuries that landed him in the hospital for a brief stay. President Carter’s…

November is National Family Caregivers Month. President Clinton signed the first National Family Caregivers Month Presidential Proclamation in 1997 and every president since has followed suit by issuing an annual proclamation recognizing and honoring family…

Appreciation and ongoing training are part of what makes being on the team at Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh so special. The comradery, fellowship, and learning are at the heart of all…

In some states, heating systems are on. Wintry blasts of frosty air have hit. Snow is falling. As temperatures dip to freezing or below freezing, it’s also a time when some older adults have issues…

It’s likely that your aging relative takes at least one medication per day. In fact, about 36 percent of seniors take 5 or more prescription medications. Unfortunately, that also means there’s a greater chance of…

Have you noticed your older family member isn’t eating well? Perhaps they skip meals or don’t eat balanced meals. They might eat fast food or grab a burger or hot dog from the convenience store…

Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh owner, Kathy Uveges, was honored to represent the Orange Promise Flower at the recent Triangle Alzheimer’s Walk.  The promise garden of flowers is featured across the country…