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Posts from April, 2019

  • How Sandwich Generation Caregivers Can Relieve Stress How Sandwich Generation Caregivers Can Relieve Stress It’s stressful enough being a caregiver for an aging parent, but when you are also in the “sandwich generation,” things can be even harder. The sandwich generation refers to adults caring for senior parents as well as children young enough to still be in the home. The risk ... Read More
  • How to Defuse Anger in a Senior with Alzheimer's How to Defuse Anger in a Senior with Alzheimer's If you are a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, you already know that it can be difficult for them to appropriately express anger. So, what to do when that anger seems to be spewed at you? Read on. What is the Root of the Anger? It’s not uncommon ... Read More
  • What to Eat and Not to Eat with Parkinson’s Disease What to Eat and Not to Eat with Parkinson’s Disease You’ve probably heard of Parkinson’s Disease or know someone who suffers with it. It is a progressive disease that affects the central nervous system, making movement, balance and muscle control become very difficult. Over time, it can cause total loss of control over ... Read More
  • Helping Seniors Have Healthy Skin Helping Seniors Have Healthy Skin Aging takes its toll on all of us and is especially noticeable on our skin. As we age, our skin becomes thinner, less elastic and transparent, making bones and veins more visible. If you’ve had years of sun exposure, the aging process on your skin will be even more ... Read More
  • Lowering the Risk of Heart Disease Among Seniors Lowering the Risk of Heart Disease Among Seniors Did you know that heart disease kills more people than any other condition in the United States? While there can be genetic risk factors that increase your odds of developing heart disease, most often it is brought on by lifestyle choices that can be corrected. With one in ... Read More