Uncomfortable Conversations? 3 Tips for Kind, Compassionate Talks
We call them “uncomfortable conversations” for a reason. Usually, the reason they are uncomfortable is because we want or need a particular outcome, and we are prepared to drag the other person to the same conclusion. If you are preparing for an uncomfortable conversation about senior living options with your aging parent, you want to […]
Mobile Medical Services: 7 Services for Aging at Home Safely
Are you caring for an aging loved one? Women make up 80% of the medical decision-makers for households across the country. With responsibilities for their own growing families and aging parents, this special group of care providers has a desperate need for mobile medical services to help support aging parents at home. (Women are also […]
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 Five heartbreaking words older people use to explain why they have withdrawn and become immobilized.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 […]
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 […]