It Takes a Village
Growing older is not meant to be a solo journey. Throughout life, we gather people to our village who become instrumental in our personal growth and enhance our well-being. Some of these people are members of the family we are born into, others are friends who grow to love us like family, and ultimately, in […]
Fall Prevention for Seniors: Occupational Therapy Strategies that Work
“I am afraid of falling.” Five heartbreaking words older people use to explain why they have withdrawn and become immobilized. The fear of falling in older adults is real, but prioritizing fall prevention for seniors and improving quality of life can be as simple as strategic interventions from an occupational therapist. Nobody wants a senior […]
Senior Move Manager: Making Moves Easy
Moving is exhausting and exciting. Just thinking about an impending move is enough to immobilize even the most motivated person. For seniors, the thought of a move is more than just physically tiring; it can trigger grief, sadness, and loss of control. Many seniors have lived in their homes for a very long time. They […]
What is a Senior Move Manager?
Moving is not easy, and as you age, the process becomes even more daunting. By the time an older adult is ready to move to a senior living apartment, they have accumulated a lifetime of memories and treasures. Why try to do it alone? A senior move manager is an invaluable part of your team […]
Advance Directives: Empowering Choices for End of Life
.Advance care planning is not a subject that most of us want to spend time discussing. But if you are 18 years of age or older, there are few things more important than documenting your wishes to guide your loved ones in the event you are unable to speak for yourself. It’s time to start […]
You are Not Alone: Senior Resources You Can Count On
The matters of aging can be complicated. The good news? You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you are a senior currently navigating challenges of health and living options or an adult reluctantly approaching their golden years, take heart in the wealth of available resources ready to help you. As professionals in senior […]
7 Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help
The holiday season is upon us and with the arrival of cooler weather comes visits from adult children and grandchildren, ready to spend time with aging parents and continue family traditions. But there are also some adult children who are unable to make the trip for a variety of reasons and learn about the challenges […]
Occupational Therapy: Making a Difference in Dementia
Aging is a tricky business. Independence is the goal and it seems to slip slowly out of reach at a faster pace. One fall leads to another… frustrating. If you are caring for an aging parent, you can totally relate. It’s hard to watch the ones we love become frail. We wish there was a […]
Medicaid Planning vs Medicaid Crisis: Preparing for Assisted Living
Aging is an expensive proposition. And as we age, we discover that aging isn’t just about getting older. It’s about getting wiser, applying lessons learned in life, and leaving those we love with a well-documented plan that outlines our wishes to relieve them of undue burden. Today’s senior population is largely the self-proclaimed hippies and […]
Simplifying Guardianship
As Americans, we are guaranteed certain freedoms and rights by the Constitution of the United States and, in Florida, the Constitution of the State of Florida. Guardianship is a complex situation that removes these rights from individuals who have been determined incapacitated by a court. It is a process that is not taken lightly. There […]