Posts from 2018 December 24, 2018 How to Help Seniors Enjoy the Holidays Holiday time can be tough for many of us, especially seniors. There are a variety of reasons that make this a difficult time for many people. Seniors often feel anxious about needing assistance or being a burden. They may fear they won’t hear well and can’t enjoy the ... Read More October 08, 2018 How to Care for Seniors After Heart Surgery Helping your senior loved one through surgery can be a daunting task, but also a labor of love. As with anything else that comes with aging in place, post-op recovery takes special planning to ensure the comfort of everyone involved. If you are a caretaker for an older ... Read More September 17, 2018 Recognizing and Preventing Strokes in Seniors Did you know that stroke is now one of the leading causes of death in the US, coming in at number five? It’s estimated that nearly a million people will have a stroke this year. But here’s the good news: up to 80% of all strokes are preventable! The National Stroke ... Read More September 10, 2018 Advice on Aging Gracefully The seniors who make it to the age of 75 or 85, or even 100 have triumphed and survived many threats to their physical and emotional health. Through these events, they have become much wiser and possess a maturity that only comes with age. Depression, worthlessness, and ... Read More September 04, 2018 5 Ways Poor Sleep Can Impact Senior Health We all know that adequate sleep each night is necessary to maintain good health. This is especially true for seniors. As your aging parent grows older, their immune system becomes more fragile, so sleep is crucial for them to stay healthy. Even though seniors tend to need ... Read More Page 1 of 3