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Tips to Help Your Elderly Loved One Stay in Touch With Family As we get older, our loved ones may move away, and it isn’t easy to maintain the same type of contact we used to have. This is particularly true when family members move a distance away, and it’s hard to drive. Some seniors can’t drive...

Most seniors prefer living at home in their older years. By staying in their own home, they can remain near all the memories they’ve made through the years. A person’s home is like an old familiar friend that they hate to give up. Aging in one’s own home is a healthy way to retain independence and...

With the COVID-19 pandemic raging across the world, people are especially concerned with maintaining their health. Several million people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the United States alone. The statistics tell us that adults 65 and older are at an increased risk for contracting the...

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...