The best tried and true way to prevent germs and viruses from getting you sick is to clean your hands with soap and water and or an alcohol-based hand rub properly – after all these years, it is still the best prevention. With the threat of COVID-19 virus now, here are some everyday common-sense precautions Read More
Elderly Self-Neglect
Self-neglect is a growing problem among seniors Self-neglect among the elderly is a growing problem that commonly goes unreported, according to a new survey of eldercare experts. The survey which was conducted by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) finds that self-neglect among seniors is the most common form of elderly abuse/neglect Read More
What’s happiness? Think like an older person
Older people find happiness in the “ordinary” things that others take for granted. Young people seek extraordinary experiences—experiences that are novel, exciting, and provide bragging rights. By contrast, older people can find happiness in the so-called ordinary experiences of life—familiar, peaceful, and predictable events. Seniors tend to stop pining for that fabulous trip to the Top Read More
Purposeful Activities Can Improve Quality Of Life
For older family members who like to fold towels, polish the furniture or set the table, it really can make a difference in their quality of life. If somebody wants to peel the carrots or set the table – Why not? The important thing is that families are doing things together. Housework can be considered Read More
Catching Strokes Early
The long-standing basics for catching strokes early may be familiar to you, as they start with the first three letters of the word stroke, STR: Ask the person you suspect has suffered a stroke if they can SMILE, TALK in a simple sentence, and RAISE both of their arms in the air. But the newish Read More