Asking for Help Shows Strength
Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. (Read that again.) Adult daycare, respite services, private duty home care, and assisted living in Florida are not the enemy. Caregivers are worthy of the time and energy needed for self-care. Help does not equal failure. How can […]
The 5 C’s of Pets for Successful Aging
People need people. And apparently, people also need pets. More than half of older adults have a pet and the positive impacts of these constant companions are not to be ignored. Pet ownership and successful aging go together like Scooby and Shaggy (or Toto and Dorothy, or Lassie and Timmy… the list goes on). As […]
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 […]
Staying Connected with Aging Parents
It’s tough to stay connected with aging parents who live out of the area. Whether that’s across town or across the country, finding time to have a meaningful exchange with a family member can be a challenge. If you find yourself talking about the weather and the price of gas every time you call, it’s […]
Beating the Holiday Blues
Coping with the Holiday Blues in Seniors The holidays can be a tough time of year for seniors. Whether separated from family by distance or overwhelmed by the increase in visitors, older people can find the holidays emotionally difficult. Reminiscing about good times gone by or traditions that have faded away can lead to holiday […]
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 […]
Plan for Healthy Aging
We all picture ourselves sliding into retirement – the absolute picture of health, grabbing wanderlust by the tail. Healthy aging doesn’t happen by accident. We are aware of the (not so) secret tips to healthy aging that involve diet and exercise. However, thoughtful planning and the right Elder Law Attorney are instrumental in enjoying peace […]
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 […]
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
It’s hard to accept help. Or maybe it’s hard to accept we need help. Either way, the outcome is the same – caregiver burnout is real and affects everyone involved in caregiving. More than one in five Americans are providing care to an adult or child with special needs. Many of those people provide care […]