Posted on: September 7, 2018

Both delirium and dementia can create cognitive confusion and emotional distress, making these two illnesses often confused with each other. They are different, however, and it’s vital for caregivers, medical, and emergency… Read More

Posted on: August 29, 2018

Keeping active is vitally important to our wellbeing. Physical activities and exercise help improve balance, strength, and cardiovascular health. Additionally, workouts may decrease pain from arthritis and lessen the chances of chronic… Read More

Posted on: August 8, 2018

“My Mother Won’t Listen to Me!” Have you ever found yourself commenting how Mom’s not getting enough activity lately, neglecting her diet, or leaving dirty dishes in the kitchen sink for days?… Read More

Posted on: July 26, 2018

Is it possible to help someone, even when they don’t want your help? Is there a way that your aging parent can graciously accept your help, yet still keep their pride and… Read More

Posted on: July 16, 2018

For most of us, running a marathon (that’s 26.2 miles) wouldn’t be on our “To-Do” list. For 82-year-old Ginette Bedard, of Howard Beach, Queens has not only crossed this off her list,… Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2018

  The foundation of a healthy life is a strong and healthy heart. Making improvements toward a healthy lifestyle increases your chances of keeping a healthier heart. There are over 17,000,000 deaths… Read More

Posted on: June 14, 2018

Some of us would like to blame our reduced energy on the fact that we are aging, but if we take an honest look around us at other older adults, we must… Read More

Posted on: May 31, 2018

“We never outlive our need or capacity to be useful.” —Richard Watts How important do you think love and connection are to your vitality? Imagine if your doctor gave you a prescription… Read More

Posted on: May 11, 2018

Home care expert Amy Goyer shares five very helpful tips in her article, “How to be an effective advocate for aging parents,” that you can utilize when searching for home care for… Read More

Posted on: April 26, 2018

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 13 million American women have Alzheimer’s disease or are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Additionally, women make up two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease.… Read More