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
Category: Health and Wellness
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
National ALF week
What the heck is ALF week? It is NOT a celebration of that goofy sitcom with an alien puppet from the late 1980s, but it is a celebration from the National Center for Assisted Living to promote wellness, awareness, and well-being for the seniors who live in assisted living facilities. Even if you are caring Read More
Celebrating Healthy Aging Month Outdoors
September is Healthy Aging Month, and since in many places, the summer scorching is cooling down and breezes are picking up, particularly in the early morning and evening, let’s talk about getting our seniors outside more and why it’s so important for them to do so! A recent scientific study of almost 20,000 people concluded Read More
Staying Healthy When the Heat Index is High
New stories recently broke that July 2019 was the Earth’s hottest month on record. Even though grocery stores are already loaded with pumpkin spice everything at the end of August and in early September, the temperatures aren’t quite ready for fall y’all. Getting your aging Baby Boomer through the dog days of summer safely is Read More