When you have a family member who struggles from time to time with their memory, it can be a scary situation. Whether your loved one is just forgetful, or is dealing with the beginnings of a more serious memory loss issue, it's common to feel...

Winter can feel like a dull time for seniors, as the gloomy skies and ice can make going outdoors dreary and hazardous. Even more importantly, the winter blues can actually hurt your health. While waiting for warmer weather to come around can...

Assisted living communities are not as well known as nursing homes or other senior living communities. One of the newer additions to long-term senior care, assisted living communities offer assistance to seniors who struggle with some aspects of...

One of the number one resolutions that people of any age make for the New Year is to eat better. Seniors are no exception, and you might already have plans to try and improve your eating habits. New Year’s resolutions can be hard to keep up, but...

The holidays are always a time of year full of fun and a flurry of activities. Some people may be afraid that living in a senior community means missing out on some of the good times, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Assisted living...

Holiday travel can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Even with the promise of holiday joy on the other end, crowded airports and long car trips can make anybody feel tense and frantic. When you are traveling with an older loved one,...

It can seem daunting to have the family over for the holidays. Whether you are at your home, or if you are celebrating the holidays in an assisted living community, the pressure to be a good host for their visit can be overwhelming. No matter...

Nursing home. The words themselves can create visions in your mind of a bleak environment used as a holding cell for seniors. Maybe you have even visited a loved one at a nursing home and walked away worrying if they were living an unhappy life....

The holidays are fast approaching, and there is a whirlwind of activities, to-do lists, and travel. With so much going on, it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement. At the same time, cold and flu season is already upon us, and the stress...