The holiday season gives us many reasons to be grateful for the family and friends surrounding us and for the freedom to celebrate. We also have fond and lasting memories of those who are no longer with us. While…
The holiday season gives us many reasons to be grateful for the family and friends surrounding us and for the freedom to celebrate. We also have fond and lasting memories of those who are no longer with us. While…
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related death for seniors 65 and older? At any time or place, you and your aging loved one is at risk of falling. Did you also know that there are…
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s remember that it is a special time for family and friends to come together. On the other hand it also a time to think about those who are not as fortunate. Holidays can be a…
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, and throughout the month, let’s take time to remember and thank our seniors; those men and women who have served honorably in our military and those who have paid the ultimate price, many of…
Do you have diabetes or know someone who does? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 29 million Americans have diabetes and about 86 million are on the brink of having the disease. Did you know that…
Do you ever ask yourself, “Where has the time gone”? One of my close friends asked me that question a few weeks ago when he was telling me about his mom. He was concerned about his mom living alone and…
Whether they’re your grandparents or your children’s grandparents, everyone should be involved and excited about celebrating Grandparents Day. In fact, make Grandparents Day a month-long celebration during September. Do something special each week. Here are some suggestions from Assisted Transition…
Just think about today’s adult children just finding out that there is a thin line between their parents being able to live independently and possibly requiring some sort of help as they age. As parents grow older, they begin facing…
Earlier this month, we honored our dad on Father’s Day. June is also Men’s Health Month! Let’s celebrate and honor the men in our lives by ensuring that we raise the awareness of the health issues they, in particular, our…
What would you do if mom or dad, wife or husband can no longer remember how to do those things they always did without any help? Of course, you would begin worrying about them. If their daily life is being…