Tai chi, the ancient Chinese practice of a series of graceful movements, is a way to move your body in a slow, focused flow between different postures. This engages your body in perpetual motion, keeps your brain in the current moment, and consequently challenges your balance. The beauty of tai chi is that its effectiveness Read More
Finding the Right professional caregiver for your elderly relative
If you’ve been caregiving for your elderly loved one and you’re looking to hire some professional at-home help for this senior, then you know how important it is to get this personality mix right. A professional caregiver will be entering your elderly relative’s home, and helping them bathe, prepare their meals, and assisting them with Read More
Thriving as a Long-Distance Caregiver
If you are trying to care for an elderly relative from afar, you’re in good company with your fellow Boomers: about 15 million of you are providing unpaid care to an older adult. It’s no small task to keep someone safe, healthy and happy from a distance, especially when you heap all that on top Read More
Getting the elderly hurricane-ready
June is home safety month in the United States, but it’s also the start of the hurricane season, which bears particular significance to those in parts of our country who’ve been pummeled by hurricanes within the last couple of years. The elderly are especially vulnerable in the wake of a mega-storm. When you are older, Read More
Visual Stimulation and Reminisce Therapy For Alzheimer’s Should Be A Part Of Care Plan
Communication with a person with Alzheimer’s requires patience, understanding and good listening skills. Typically with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, people lose short term memory first, but are still able to recall older memories. It is best to also incorporate visual cues. A colorful stimulation can have the added benefit of stimulating a memory. For an example Read More