5 Steps to Better Brain Health
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association highlights this month to encourage all Americans to be aware of their brain health. With over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, it’s a good time to remember that brain health is important and there are some risk factors we can control. The greatest […]
Seniors at Risk: Social Isolation and Loneliness
Social isolation and loneliness are both risk factors for poor aging outcomes. About 28 percent (13.8 million) of older Americans live alone but many are not lonely or socially isolated. While they may seem similar, they are two different challenges older adults face daily. So, what’s the difference? Social isolation is the lack of social […]
The Savvy Senior’s Strategy for Aging in Place
Most seniors want to age at home. Forbes Health states that 92% of older adults want to stay at home. Through thoughtful planning, discussions with family, and active research into available resources, aging in place at home can be an attainable option. Is there a formula to successfully age in place? For those who want […]
Dementia Diagnosis – Now What?
Dementia is an umbrella term that covers many different types of cognitive impairment. Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, vascular dementia, or dementia with Lewy bodies, absorbing the impact of a life-changing diagnosis can be challenging. It can be scary to think about how this diagnosis will […]
Taking Care of Others: Why Case Management? Part 2
In our previous blog, Why Case Management? Real Life Examples Part 1, we looked at real-life examples when Case Management became a lifeline for seniors in need. In this blog, we will continue to explore additional real-life situations that benefited greatly from the services of a caring Case Manager. As family dynamics continue to change, […]
Private Duty: 5 Short Term Solutions
Don’t underestimate the value and versatility of Private Duty Home Care. With a persistent assumption of being cost-prohibitive, Private Duty often gets dismissed as an option without considering all the benefits. While Private Duty is key to aging at home for the long term, its ability to save the day in short-term situations may be […]
Defining Success with Occupational Therapy
Don’t get them confused with physical therapists – Occupational Therapists are proven professionals making an impact on the daily lives of people of all ages. This less familiar form of therapy has been making a difference since 1917 and has continued to grow in popularity due to consistent results. From functional assessment through rewarding progress, […]
5 Benefits of Music for Seniors
There is just something about music. Within the first few notes of a song, we can be transported back to a place and time that we haven’t thought of in years. The beat can move us, body and soul, like nothing else we experience in a day. Music is magic for the older mind. From […]
Caregivers, Travel, and Family Holidays
Wanderlust. The itch to travel to far-flung lands and see people and vistas we never thought possible. While France may be a hot ticket for holiday travel worldwide, a person who spends their days as a full-time caregiver is happy just to get to the neighbor’s house for supper on any given Sunday. If you […]
Incapacity Planning in Florida
What do Florida and Maine have in common? Elderly people. While we currently share the highest numbers of elderly people with the great state of Maine, Florida is on track for a significant increase. By 2030, Florida will see a 34% increase in people 60 and older. Therefore, this group will expand its numbers to […]