LAUGHTER IS STILL THE BEST MEDICINE
For some people, life after 65 represents the golden years, but for others it’s filled with a plethora of doctor visits that can make life a drag. One of the best ways to feel better is also the simplest: laughter. Never say, “Never.” It is never too late to...
Be Here Now & Keep the Glass Half Full
Caring for a family member is emotionally taxing, especially in the case of memory loss. You can reduce your distress by concentrating on the present moment, the here and now, and by thinking of your relationship with a loved one as the glass half full. Seize the Day!...
BE PREPARED…THEN LET IT SNOW
“Advice is like snow–the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks, into the mind. - Samuel Taylor Coleridge It’s time to prepare for the winter. All around us we see squirrels gathering nuts for the winter, birds preparing to...
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL CAREGIVERS MONTH
November is a time to honor those who facilitate a lifestyle that offers giving support and as much independence as possible to older adults. Family Caregivers President Barack Obama declared November as National Family Caregivers Month stating, “Across our country,...
HELPFUL TIPS WHEN DEALING WITH MEMORY LOSS IN OUR ELDERLY PARENTS
Caring for a family member is emotionally taxing, especially in the case of memory loss. You can reduce your distress by concentrating on the present moment, the here and now, and by thinking of the glass as half full. Today Is THE Day Remember to observe yourself as...
THE MONEY CONVERSATION WITH THE SENIORS WE LOVE
Some of my closest moments with my mother occurred when she trusted me to help her with her bills, check book and banking account. At first, I simply sat with her and went over the bills, made out the checks, and gave them to her to sign. A year later, Mom...
HELPFUL TIPS TO LESSEN FEAR’S GRIP ON SENIORS
It is wise to be cautious about crime, but extreme fear may trap some elders at home unnecessarily, undermining their quality of life. Such fear, it turns out, is out of proportion with reality. Here are some facts: The Reality of Senior Crime Seniors are victims of...
The Legacy of Better Senior Care
Woman's Legacy Impacts Elder Connections William Howard Taft was president. The Titanic had not yet sunk. It would still be eight more years until women were allowed to vote, and in 1911 Ella Reiter was born in New Jersey. It seems that only yesterday, Elder...
Better Senior Care Tip for Order in the House
There are many things that we do to support Peter in his life in the community. Some are the tangibles of health care, good nutrition, and psychological support. Yet, over the years it has occurred to both me and his sister Abby that Peter's home environment begged to...
Better Care Takes A Village
An Introduction to Peter Complete Care Strategies focuses issues related to aging as well as younger people who are challenged by chronic conditions. It was several years ago that we first met Peter. Living with Asperger's Disorder Peter is a man diagnosed with...