The holidays are for enjoyment, away from the stress of work and other life's challenges. It's the season we spend and share with our friends and family.However, the holiday festivities also come with a lot of food, which can be overwhelming if you have diabetes....
For most families, the holiday season is a time for gathering, sharing, laughter and memories. It's also a time for gifts and presents for everyone, but seniors with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia may not be able to use gifts they would have loved...
Dementia During The Pandemic Alters, But Doesn't Cancel, Thanksgiving Plans With Family. The holiday season is coming at us full force this year, while the pandemic still lingers in our lives. We are left questioning, again, what do we do for our celebrations, and how can...
Thanksgiving is all about reminiscing, reflecting, and togetherness. For families caregiving for senior loved ones, Thanksgiving can also be very stressful. Thanksgiving is considered one of the most meaningful and joyous holidays as it celebrates family traditions and togetherness. However, planning and hosting holiday gatherings, or...
1 in 8 women in the US will develop Breast Cancer in their lifetime. We understand awareness is the first step. Improvements in early detection and treatment have led to a 39 percent decline in breast cancer deaths in the US between 1989 - 2015. During Breast Cancer...
Important Statistics to Consider When Dealing with Breast Cancer in Seniors Every 2 minutes one case of Breast Cancer is diagnosed in a women in the U.S. Women in the U.S. have a 1 in 8 lifetime risk of being diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Improvements...
As our parents age, we often reach the time when a family has to decide if it is no longer safe for a senior to be living alone. Decisions about how to care for the people who raised us are some of the hardest of...
Among Americans, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, as well as a significant factor in adult disability. In addition, the risk for stroke increases with age. Since May is American Stroke Month, we would like to present some information about stroke and seniors,...
[caption id="attachment_58285" align="alignright" width="380"] Senior woman potting plant in her home garden[/caption] With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping people indoors, it is difficult for anyone these days to stay active. This difficulty may be much greater for seniors, particularly if they are homebound. However, the importance of...
Protecting ourselves from the threat of COVID-19 can seem challenging and confusing as information is continually being disseminated and changes rapidly. For seniors, it can be most imperative to remain abreast of these changes, but difficult to do so with the volume of information that...