In honor of National Family Caregiver Month: The month is coming to an end, but the job of the caregiver does not. Take a moment to thank a caregiver whenever you have the opportunity and if you are a caregiver, don’t hesitate to reach out to a support network online…
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Improving Home Safety and Ease of Mobility – Aging In Place
Tips For The Accessible Home By Patricia Moore Accessibility to a home–both indoors and out — is important to help people of all ages maintain independence while ensuring safety and security. Simple changes and upgrades to a home can help loved ones stay in their homes and familiar environments longer.…
View More Improving Home Safety and Ease of Mobility – Aging In PlaceCreate a Support Network in Your Hour of Need
WE ALL NEED SUPPORT Are you , or someone you know, facing or dealing with a health crisis? Are you desperate for a little extra help and support but don’t know where to turn? Now, you don’t have to go it alone. Ten years ago my husband had a heart…
View More Create a Support Network in Your Hour of NeedNovember is National Caregiver’s Month
Support for the caregiver has grown by leaps and bounds since I cared for my aging parents ten plus years ago. It was a frustrating and lonely road at that and my siblings and I spent many hours trying to figure out what to do and how to do it.…
View More November is National Caregiver’s MonthCures for “Midlife Madness Fatigue”
There’s a lesson to be learned by those just beginning their journey into midlife from my experiences that I describe in Midlife Madness. The most important of which is that it’s time to fasten your seat belt and hold on for dear life! You’re in for the ride of your…
View More Cures for “Midlife Madness Fatigue”You Don’t Have to Be “Elderly” to Be Affected by Excessive Summer Heat
We hear all the time that heat stress (hypothermia) is a serious issue for the elderly. Of course, it’s absolutely true! What we may not be considering is that while most of us do not consider ourselves elderly at 55, 65 or even 75, the fact remains that we are…
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