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…

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…

When your aging family member is less active and involved in her own life than she once was, there’s likely a reason for that. Most commonly what has happened is that changes in her health…

Everyone has a different tolerance level. When you’re a family caregiver, even the calmest people can find themselves pushed a little too far. It’s not just you struggling to keep your cool. You’re trying to…

Caregiving is rewarding, but it can also be discouraging when things aren’t going as well as you might like. It’s how you handle those situations that aren’t as positive that can make a big difference…

Seniors Helping Seniors® of North & East Raleigh was proud to be a sponsor of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers class held at the Rolesville Chamber of Commerce in January and February. Powerful Tools for…

Each year, millions of elderly adults receive a diagnosis of cataracts in one or both eyes. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in aging adults. There’s no doubt that such a diagnosis…

Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh helped sponsor the Rolesville senior residents pot luck at the Rolesville Community Center on February 13. Heather White, Recreation Program Coordinator for the Town of Rolesville, organized…

Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday that encourages everyone to put aside their differences and focus on feelings of affection, love and happiness. Elderly adults enjoy Valentine’s Day as much as ever, especially when they…