National Check Your Meds Day – October 21st. This inaugural event was designed to encourage consumers to bring their prescription medications and supplements to their local pharmacies for brown bag medication reviews. Lugging every pill you take to your next doctor’s appointment or trip to the pharmacist might seem like overkill, but it could save your Read More
Healthy Ways To Manage Your Emotions As A Family Caregiver
Whether you become a caregiver gradually or all of a sudden due to a crisis, taking care of a loved one with an illness or disability can stir up some complicated emotions, especially when you are caring for someone day in and day out. Not paying attention to your feelings can lead to poor sleep, Read More
Maximize Your Quality of Life – In Recognition of Senior Citizen Day August 21st
There’s no getting around it – as we age, our bodies and minds change. There are things you can do to stay healthy and active as you age such as: Eat a balanced diet Keep Hydrated Keep your mind and body active Don’t smoke Get regular exercise Have proactive safety habits to avoid accidents Read More
Experience Makes A Difference
When you know it’s time to bring in home care for your loved one, there are many things to think about and decisions to be made. Most families will have little to no experience at all in providing any kind of personal care assistance with activities of daily living. You may want to try to Read More
June is Home Safety Month
Watch Out For These Most Common Home Injuries During June Home Safety Month. Home- it seems it should be the safest place on earth, the place we should feel most safe and most protected. Unfortunately, it’s also a major source of injuries for senior citizens. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Read More