An aging parent that requires assistance can be a source of conflict for many families, especially between siblings. Some parents may simply require frequent check-ins and help with trips to the doctor or grocery store. Others require more complex care, such as an in-home health...
Elder abuse is a very real, sometimes overlooked, issue that affects many senior citizens in the United States. Like children, senior citizens are one of the most vulnerable segments of the population. Victims of elder abuse may be afraid to speak up, or in some cases, not able...
The holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year,” right? And yet, for many seniors holidays can be a time of nostalgia, grief, and even confusion. Whether your sentimental senior loved ones are struggling with the grief or nostalgia of times and people gone-by, or memory loss...
Aging is not an easy process – ask around. Most of my life I had perfect vision. Then one day I was playing in a softball game at age 37 and I just couldn’t see the ball anymore. That was 37! According to The Optometric...
Does Medicare pay for this? Well, the moment we all have been waiting for… CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid) announced this past month that starting in 2019 – MEDICARE WILL INDEED START PAYING FOR IN-HOME CARE SERVICES! Beginning in 2019, Medicare Advantage Plans will...
This year we are celebrating our 10 years of being in business. As I reflect upon those 10 years, I must reflect upon WHY we started this business in the first place. I hope you will enjoy the journey with me. Starting from an early age As...
I had the pleasure of spending the past week with my grandchildren, ages 1 and 3 as they visited for Thanksgiving. Having small children around the house again can be an eye-opening experience when one has not experienced this for a few years. There are...
Appetizer: Waldorf Salad Ingredients: 2 Cups Crushed Pineapple 2 Chopped Pears or Apples 1/2 Cup Sliced Celery 1/2 Cup Seedless Grapes (Halved) 2 Sliced Kiwis 1/3 Cup Fat-free Dressing 1/3 Cup Fat-free Yogurt 1 Tbsp Honey 2 Tbsp Toasted Walnut Pieces Kale or Lettuce Directions: Toss all...
I am sure you have heard the old saying – “it’s like comparing Apples and Oranges!” Sofia Layarda, MPH, RD did exactly that (Nutrition Face off – Apples vs. Oranges) and did a side by side comparison of apples and oranges. She found that despite...
We live in a world that is fixated on health: the latest workout, the newest diet, the most advanced vitamin. Our doctors advise us to focus on heart health; the media tells us to lower our fat and cholesterol; the exercise gurus tell us to...