My grandmother’s house always smelled like lavender and eucalyptus. Well, it turns out, she may have been onto something. For our seasoned citizens, aromatherapy can…
When older adults are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is hard for both the patient and family members to accept. There are a lot of…
It’s important to make sure you’re drinking enough water, especially in hot weather or if you’re sick. Drinking plenty of fluids will help keep your…
Each day, countless people go to work in occupations that receive far fewer thanks than they deserve. One of those occupations is undoubtedly caregiver. Not…
If you are a senior and you need help with dressing, bathing, eating or other daily tasks and you don’t have family caregivers who can…
When my 98-year old father had a mild heart attack, I had to scramble to find him some mobility aids. This meant running to the…
Much like walk-in tubs, hot tubs can be a great source of relaxation for senior citizens. They provide relief from the aches and pains of…
I’ve mentioned before that my father kept his apartment temperature at a blistering 78 degrees year ‘round. Like many older adults, he seemed to be…
My elderly mom was in a wheelchair for the last few months of her life. Thankfully, my parents lived in a retirement community so their…
Like most parents of the Baby Boomer generation, my mom was the Chief Domestic Person in the household. This meant that she alone was responsible…