How Occupational Therapy Can Help you Age in Place
Over three-quarters of us want to age at home. But only 26% will be able to. Occupational therapists can help you age in place a lot longer.
Relocation Stress on Seniors
Moving is already a difficult task at the best of times, but what if a relocation isn’t voluntary? What if you’re moving a senior because their home is no longer safe? Relocating is stressful, but it can be even more traumatic for the elderly, especially when they don’t want to move.
Geography of the Aging Brain
Studies show that there are numerous ways we can enhance what we have, and even reverse some of the features of the aging brain.
Tips for Travelling in the Golden Years
When folks sell their homes is usually when they have the time and money for travel. Let’s take a glance at the process with a guest blog post by Joie Red of Changing Paces.
A Caregiver’s Reading List
Here’s a little roundup of book titles that we’ve found that might benefit caregivers. It covers numerous scenarios that caregivers may have with their aging parents as they are caring for them; from caring for parents who weren’t there for them to tips on how siblings can cope together.
Read on for some ideas….
Aging Parents with High Care Needs
Caring for elderly family members through the natural aging process can already be tough as it is, but how does one cope and handle an elderly parent who has particularly high care needs due to a chronic condition or debilitating disease?
Read on for some ideas….
What is Aphasia?
Hollywood recently brought to light the issue of aphasia. Read on to find out what aphasia is.
3 Easy Ways to “Green” Your World
Making small, “green” changes now will bring about cost-savings and a more healthier way of living!
Pros and Cons of Aging in Place
The decision to downsize or move to a group setting is an extremely personal one and each case is different. We have listed some factors below for consideration.
The Sandwich Generation
Are you raising your family while caring for an elderly loved one? You’re a Sandwich! Which Sandwich Are You?