During the winter months, it’s easy to feel as though dreary days have overstayed their welcome. Even though we live in a warmer climate, we may experience a sense of sadness and despair more often during the winter due to shorter daylight hours. Sometimes, irritability or anxiety, disturbances in sleep patterns, and a loss of...Continue Reading

For senior family members and friends, especially those with limited mobility or an inability to travel, the busy-ness of the holiday season may lead to extra loneliness. But, by being intentional with your holiday routine, you may be able to keep the isolation at bay and improve the holiday cheer. Do this by hosting gatherings...Continue Reading

While the holiday season is often characterized by warmth and light, it may still be a time of loneliness for many of us. If you or a loved one is unable to travel to be near family and friends, this can be a particularly difficult season. There are several things you can do to cope...Continue Reading

A healthy mind doesn’t happen by chance. It takes effort and intention to maintain mental wellbeing. Challenging thinking abilities and engaging our minds is necessary for everyone, but these things are especially beneficial to us as we age. Here are some ways we can be sure to do everything possible to improve and manage our...Continue Reading

While research shows that genetics play a role in determining our risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, it is also clear that many of our lifestyle choices influence this risk as well. Often, small lifestyle changes can make a big impact when it comes to reducing risk factors that become even more of a concern as...Continue Reading

Did your mother ever tell you to stop making faces or crossing your eyes to avoid “getting stuck that way?” While we all know our silly faces and crossed eyes never actually became permanent, there was some truth and wisdom to her words. Anything we do on a continual basis can quickly become a habit....Continue Reading

Years ago (and I’m not talking about the Jurassic period), on the day of admission, it was protocol to collaborate with social services on discharge planning. Today, protocol is still the same; discharge plans for a patient start on the day of admission. However, because of the influence of the health insurance industry, the patients...Continue Reading

The decision to hire supplementary care to assist your loved one isn’t always an easy one, but putting it off until a crisis happens isn’t a good strategy. You can help your loved one stay safe and independent for many years to come by starting the conversation now. But what if you don’t know where...Continue Reading

A wide variety of senior services are accessible for those with increasing health care needs, but not everybody is aware of the many options available as they search for quality care. Many people benefit greatly from supplementary, coordinated care which can be provided by a qualified Nurse Case Manager. Nurse Case Managers often partner with...Continue Reading

The health care industry often seems complicated and overrun with confusing variables. When you or a loved one needs quality care and a plan to follow, it’s not easy to know where to start. Processes need to be followed in a specific way. Appointments need to be scheduled. Decisions that could affect the rest of...Continue Reading