Posts from September, 2020 September 25, 2020 Let’s Talk Senior Medications & Brown Bag Check-ups I’m very thankful that I do not have a regular prescription medication regiment and only take vitamins, natural supplements and a low dose aspirin daily. However, this is not the case for most seniors my caregivers and I know and love. The majority of seniors take at least ... Read More September 18, 2020 Wake-Up & Tuck-In Services Bring Isolated Seniors Joy and Comfort I don’t know about you, but Grandparents Day came and went last week with only Zoom and phone calls, instead of the annual in-person hugs and kisses my beautiful Grands always gift me. The year 2020 has proven to be quite a challenge for most of us in many different ways, ... Read More September 10, 2020 Remember World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21st Most people in the United States have had experiences with loved ones – or known others with loved ones– impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease [AD]. Unfortunately, many people around the world do not understand dementia or its detrimental effects. That’s why Alzheimer’s Disease ... Read More September 01, 2020 Identifying 5 Primary Factors that Affect a Senior’s Risk of Falling One thing that is always prevalent on my mind when working with seniors is their ambulation and risk of falling. The National Council on Aging [NCOA], reports that 1 in 4 seniors will experience a fall each year, so the likelihood an aging adult I know will take a tumble is ... Read More