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Free Webinar: Caregiving During The Holiday Season
Join us Friday, December 3rd as Family Matters Gerontologist, Dr. Diane Darby Beach, discusses how a caregiver can help cope with the challenges the holidays present. Date: Friday, December 3rd, 2021Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST The holidays are…
Nutrition and Aging: The Growing Eating Challenges As We Grow Older
Whether it’s to stay healthy, in social gatherings with friends, or as an expression of our creativity, food is central to our days and happiness. Most people have food-related stories around their social events or holidays. However, as we age,…
What Qualities Should You Look For in an In-Home Caregiver?
There may come a time when your elderly loved one needs extra help at home. It might be something as simple as house cleaning or a ride to a doctor's appointment. And then, some elderly adults need ongoing, regular care.…
7 Senior-Friendly Thanksgiving Activities for Elderly Loved Ones
Thanksgiving is a special time to spend with grandparents and other elderly relatives you don’t often get to see, and it’s a chance to strengthen bonds and make memories. Given the rush and busyness of everyday life, it’s sometimes hard…
How to Deal With Parents Getting Older
Time passes so quickly. For children, parents are often the constant within the many changes that life brings as time moves along. But then comes that moment when we realize our parents have aged before our eyes and have become…
Elderly Medication Management: 5 Safe & Effective Tips for Seniors
Whether you’re an adult taking care of your aging parents or a professional caregiver, elderly medication management can be challenging. Typically, seniors have multiple medications they must take throughout the day. These medications vary in purpose and generally need to…
