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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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Does your loved one like to play games? Were they competitive in their younger years? Just because they might be at diminished mental or physical capacity does not mean that they can’t participate in competitive activities now. Being happily engaged…