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Seniors Discover Ways to Enjoy the Holidays With the holidays right around the corner and the new year in the near future, it’s an ideal time to start planning for the festivities. Enjoying the holiday cheer will help you maintain a positive mindset, which, in turn, helps you stay healthier....

You might feel as if you’re always guessing when it comes to giving your senior help. Does she really need help, or are you pushing too hard? It’s not easy to tell. But there are some signs that should alert you that there’s more going on than you might think. Those signs could be your first...

Since 1981, each president has called attention to the importance of preventing impaired driving by proclaiming each December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. While the commitment to this month and the important message it sends generally revolves around drinking and driving, there...

Denture care is often a little more involved than many people realize. If your senior needs partial or full dentures, it helps to understand exactly how to take care of these essential tools. When your senior’s dentures are in the best shape possible, she’ll be able to eat foods that are healthier...

Have you been thinking about your elderly parent a lot lately? If so, you may be worried that they seem sad, depressed, or just stuck in a blues sort of state. If this is the case, you might be racking your brain trying to think of ways to help your elderly parent live a more positive life. The...

Not everyone can cook. Your dad tries, but he struggles with certain tasks. If he needs to mince garlic or onions, his eyesight’s not the best and he’s cut himself before. Peeling vegetables is a challenge for him since he was diagnosed with arthritis. For whatever reason, he has a hard time and...

Mobility challenges can be frustrating for your senior and scary for you. Helping your elderly family member to be safe in her own home does a lot for her, including enabling her to age in place for as long as she might want to do so. Put Safety Plans in Place for Stairs If there are stairs inside...

Halloween can be a lot of fun, but for caregivers to older family members with dementia, it may require some changes. While Halloween offers spooky fun for most people, seniors with dementia may not find it so enjoyable. That’s because dementia changes the way they see and understand the world. As...

There are two ways to approach aging. Your parents can embrace their changing abilities or let it get them down. Instead of letting it get them down, they should celebrate these times of their lives. Here are seven reasons why they should embrace their age. You Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff As you...