February 17, 2015
5 Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Similar to nurses and other health care professionals, caregivers can overwork themselves resulting in fatigue and burnout.
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February 10, 2015
5 Healthy Valentine’s Day Desserts
For those living in an assisted living retirement community, Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to make some treats for your friends and family to celebrate the holiday.
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January 29, 2015
5 Tips to Encourage Accepting Care
If your loved one is particularly against the receiving care, don’t get discouraged – here are five tips for starting and continuing this difficult conversation with your loved one.
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January 16, 2015
Social Media to Quash Isolation
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter found that training the elderly in social media use can also encourage well-being and deter feelings of isolation.
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December 8, 2014
5 Precautions for Seniors this Winter
As much as the winter can be a wonderful time of year, it also comes with a number of seasonal hazards due to the cold weather and dense precipitation.
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November 25, 2014
5 Seasonal Scams to Avoid
While the holidays are a season to celebrate with the family, make charitable donations and ring in the new year, sadly they are also a time when cons and cheats take advantage of people’s generosity.
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November 20, 2014
5 Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
It’s important for caregivers to build a strong support network so that they can provide the highest quality care for those they love.
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November 12, 2014
5 Healthier Holiday Dessert Ideas
While we all tend to indulge our sweet tooth during the holidays, there are a number of ways to make healthier desserts for yourself and your loved ones.
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November 6, 2014
5 Healthy Thanksgiving Meal Ideas
During the holidays it’s easy for us to put our health second and dive into second slices of apple pie, but there are numerous easy ways to make Thanksgiving a healthy holiday.
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October 25, 2014
The Benefits of Pilates for Seniors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults complete at least 2.5 hours of moderately intense exercise per week.
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