Have You Heard the News? You No Longer Need Prescriptions for Hearing Aids

Just picture being able to toss a set of hearing aids in your shopping cart along with a dozen eggs, a carton of milk, and a loaf of bread. It’s true: hearing aids are now available without a prescription from a number of national retailers! This is excellent news for people who have faced hurdles […]

Tips for Consistent Help for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Health Problems

If you are a family caregiver and feel overwhelmed with keeping up with appointments with different physicians, trips to the pharmacy, lab work, managing medicines and special dietary needs for a senior you love, you are not alone! Chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and arthritis afflict many older people – and frequently, […]

Mobility Challenges: How to Help an Older Parent Adjust to Life in a Wheelchair

Growing older requires us to get used to more than a few changes. Our kids mature and move out. We may opt to sell the family home and downsize. Retiring from a long-term career shifts our purpose and goals. And, medical conditions or mobility challenges may result in the necessity for a wheelchair. This kind […]

Avoiding Shingles: How Getting Vaxxed Can Keep Seniors Safe

With a great deal of press about the COVID-19 vaccines, it is easy to lose focus on the other important vaccinations for older adults. But there is one specifically that deserves some time in the spotlight: the shingles vaccine. What Is Shingles? Shingles is an infection caused by the exact same virus that triggers chickenpox. […]

Engaging Alzheimer’s Activities for Senior Loved Ones

Staying active and involved in meaningful interests and activities is vital for our mental health. All of us need to feel both successful and needed. This feeling does not go away because of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, although it might require some creative intent to accomplish. As a matter of fact, engaging and worthwhile […]

Senior Skin Issues: What to Do About Bruising

It happens to all of us, particularly as we grow older. Perhaps while vacuuming, we bump into the edge of the coffee table, never giving it a second thought. Nevertheless, by the next day, a patch of sunset-colored shades has spread all over the wounded area. How could such a nasty bruise result from such […]