From the monthly archives:
The only certain thing is death and taxes, as the saying goes. But that doesn’t make losing family and close friends any easier. Help seniors make an effort to stay engaged in life when they suffer loss. Q. In the past year, three of my close friends have died, leaving the social circle that my [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. As an 80-year-old widow who still lives in my own home, I’m always looking for ways to maintain my health and independence. What’s the latest news about what other older adults are doing to promote healthy aging? The latest on the topic of health comes from the spiritual realm rather than the medical field. [...]
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Continue ReadingThe death of a spouse can throw an older adult into turmoil and leave family members wondering how to help. According to senior care experts, providing ideas for activities, encouragement and support are the best ways to help a grieving loved one cope. Q. Since mom died last year at age 77, dad has been [...]
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Continue ReadingFood poisoning can make people sick at any age, but seniors – many of whom have other conditions or weakened immune systems – are particularly vulnerable. Assisting seniors at home is a good way to ensure an older adult is eating safely. Q. My 80-year-old father who lives alone got sick the other day and [...]
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Continue ReadingKeeping busy can help seniors stay healthy and vital as they age. It may not be surprising that the simple act of conversation topped the list of favorite activities in a caregiving survey. That’s why family caregivers should do everything they can to ensure older adults have companionship. Senior interests seem to be as varied [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. My elderly parents drink coffee all day long. What does the latest research say about coffee drinking? What can I do to encourage a healthy lifestyle for them? It appears that your parents are doing at least one good thing for themselves: drinking coffee. The results of two recent studies reveal a link between [...]
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Continue ReadingHow We’re Making a Difference For an individual with Alzheimer’s, the disease eventually affects every part of his or her life. It also will significantly impact the lives of that person’s loved ones. For example, a woman who once lived alone and was stubbornly independent now requires 24-hour supervision just to ensure her basic safety. [...]
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Continue ReadingDriving is one of the most sensitive of senior issues. But there’s good news and support for older adults who want to extend their days behind the wheel. Q. My widowed 81-year-old father is still in relatively good health and driving. But I’m becoming concerned about his safety. I want him to be able to [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. We’re looking for an affordable care option for my senior parents. What is the best deal out there? Where do most seniors want to live? As it turns out, keeping your parents in their own home could be the best deal, according to a recent Genworth study. The cost of a private room in [...]
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Continue ReadingEating a Mediterranean diet may help keep one’s aging brain healthy, a new study reports. “This diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, fish, olive oil, lower meat consumption, and moderate wine and non-refined grain intake,” says study author Dr. Christy Tangney of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The study found that, rather than asking people over [...]
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