2012: Loving Remembrance of Loving Care
One of the most difficult times in our work is when we lose people to death. Such losses impact each one of us at Complete Care Strategies by Elder Connections. It is indeed an honor to be in the lives of families as they go through the end of their loved one’s life....
A healthy appetite at any age
The average person has a difficult time turning down a bowl of their favorite ice cream, unless under the influence of an illness. Even then, it’s usually not a hard sell. A loss of appetite, however, is very common in the senior citizen community. Caregivers must be...
Traveling With a Senior During the Holidays
As families are more and more spread out, long travel days during the holidays are more and more common. While travel can wear anybody out, navigating changing environments, routines, or time zones can be difficult for someone with chronic health issues or dementia....
Feeding your elderly loved ones
Mealtimes with your elderly loved ones can be easy and loving by following these few simple steps. Bon appetit! How to Promote Good Eating Habits for Seniors Alleviate any diversions during meals Keep the menu basic Use only the utensils that are needed Have...
Dangerous foods for Senior Citizens – What to avoid…
Every year, one in six people gets food poisoning, and 3,000 die from it, according to the Center for Disease Control. Seniors are especially at risk. As we age, our immune systems weaken, and our bodies lose their ability to fight off disease caused by bacteria in...
Aging Gracefully
Seven Aging Secrets Do people open doors for you with a smile and say, “Age before beauty?” Do you have ear hair? Do you order Blue Plate Specials? If so, you’re older. Many people cringe at the thought of wrinkles and the impending loss of their youthful visage....
Long Distance Caring
It is not uncommon for families to be separated by great distances during. Living in a different city or state—miles from aging parents or relatives—can be very difficult. Keeping in touch by telephone and making long trips to help parents or aging relatives with...
Beating Sad
When It’s More Than the Winter Blues For many people, “winter blues” is not just a case of doldrums but a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This mood condition typically occurs annually, in late fall or early winter, with the change in...
A Holiday Visit With Your Aging Parents
If you live far away from your aging parents, the holiday season is often the one time you may see them all year. Enjoy your visit and use the opportunity to check to see how they’re coping. What to Monitor When You Have Aging Parents The condition of...
Accessible Art
Close to Home! The Philadelphia Museum of Art is, indeed, an educational friendly, user friendly and accessibility friendly institution - one of Philadelphia’s finest. When our client, who is confined to a wheelchair with MS and has compromised vision, expressed an...