Wound Prevention: Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Aging certainly has its fair share of challenges. Cognitive decline, reduced mobility, problems with vision and hearing to name a few, and what is up with our skin? Our skin relies on us to make good choices in self-care and do what we can to avoid wounds. While we don’t love the look of skin […]
Dehydration, Heat Stroke, and Heat Exhaustion (oh my!)
In a world of uncertainties, there is one thing we can count on in Florida – summer is going to be hot, hot, hot! A short walk across the grocery store parking lot or a mid-afternoon stroll to the mailbox can feel a lot like walking dangerously close to the sun. As we enter the […]
Keep Moving! Best Exercises for Seniors
Incorporating exercises into life at any age is essential. For younger people, it includes making good lifestyle choices and creating habits to last a lifetime. For older adults, it means maintaining independence and having the strength needed to complete the activities of daily living later in life. The benefits of exercise are well-known. From maintaining […]
Hurricane Season: What’s Your Plan?
Hurricane season is a stressful time for all Floridians. Throughout the year, we see significant wind and rain whipping through Brevard County, flooding roads and damaging property. For seniors living in their homes, the overwhelm of hurricane season can be more manageable with a solid plan in place. With advanced planning, seniors in Brevard County […]
5 Common Health Conditions to Manage at Home
As we age, we will likely have at least one chronic health condition to manage. According to NCOA, 94.9% of adults age 60 and older have at least one condition while 78.7% have two or more health conditions. If you are trying to care for a senior and are employed, scheduling all the necessary doctor’s […]
Why Case Management? Real Life Examples Part 1
In 2020, about 1 in 6 people in the United States were age 65 and over. Along with explosive growth in older populations, family dynamics have required a complete reimagining of retirement, aging plans, and family systems. For overwhelmed adult children trying to provide care from afar to seniors struggling to remain independent without a […]
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 […]
7 Secrets to Senior Home Safety
Most seniors want to age in place at home. We all get that, right? Home – with our own stuff, familiar surroundings, negotiable floor space (most of the time), and plenty of privacy. But what about when a family has concerns about safety, mobility, and the ability of a loved one to complete activities of […]
Aging: What’s So Good About It?
What’s so great about getting older? Well, as the old saying goes – it’s better than the alternative. When you think about it, there are many positive benefits to aging. And sometimes it’s nice to be reminded of what we have to look forward to. There’s no reason to dread getting older. Evidence shows that […]