When my mother started to slip cognitively her doctor recommended we play basic, brain stimulating games to help slow the pace of decline. Our family favorite game was Yahtzee. Yahtzee can be a high energy game of basic strategy and elementary level counting. We witnessed our mom’s level of engagement tick up when we played…
You probably know that regular exercise can help you lose weight, improve muscle coordination, and boost your overall well-being. But did you know exercise is one of the best ways to improve memory and concentration? If you or a senior loved one isn’t engaged in much physical activity, it may be time to add a…
All too often “a senior care plan” takes place in real-time, as a knee-jerk reaction in response to a crisis. Action must be taken quickly, without clear or complete information and under duress, which is no way to make important decisions. This is why it’s so critical to have a senior care plan in place…
Like the changing trends in fashion and music, the home care industry experiences changes that reflect the shift in values of each generation. Today, statistics demonstrate that the majority of the aged population in the United States plan to stay at home for as long as possible, despite changes in health, mobility, or cognition. Home…
Having concerns following your trip home for the holidays? Any visit to see aging parents offers direct insight into whether their current living situation is safe, accessible and supportive of an independent aging process. Having the conversation about long-term care plans is never easy, particularly if you aren’t sure about what you’re seeing, or you…
Eating well is one of the most important aspects of staying healthy as we age. As we get older, we tend to need less food, but at the same time our immune systems deteriorate. When this deterioration happens getting the proper vitamins and micronutrients becomes a high priority. Calcium, vitamin D, and potassium are especially…
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