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 […]
Beat the Heat: Hot Weather Tips for Seniors
Summer in Florida is upon us. There is no mistaking the fast-rising daily temperatures and afternoon storms that blow out as quickly as they blow in. It may be hot, but we can’t let the summer heat catch us unprepared. Whether you are a native Floridian or new to our hot and humid state, a […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Easy Intergenerational Day Trips
Summer will be here before you know it. Grandkids will be out of school and looking for fun things to do. If you take care of aging parents and have grandchildren visiting soon, your role of intergenerational social coordinator just got expanded! How do you keep everyone happy while not spending a fortune on afternoon […]
Staying Active in Your Senior Years
There are so many benefits of staying active in your senior years. From keeping the brain sharp to avoiding the risk of isolation, an engaged and active lifestyle is pivotal for healthy aging. If you are trying to keep busy or are caring for aging parents who need support in keeping active, keeping the calendar […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]