Outdoor Spaces and Stress Relief
Spending time outdoors is good for everyone. You can’t help but feel calmer after a long hike in the mountains or a short stroll on the beach. Even getting out into your backyard can make a difference to your mood.…
Winter Woes: Alzheimer’s and ‘Sundowners Syndrome’
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer's, you'll have noticed that their symptoms can vary from day to day, and even hour to hour. They may be coherent and relatively capable one day, then confused and moody the next.…
Top 5 Reasons To Age At Home
Choosing a care provider for your loved one is an important decision. As you consider your options, here are a few reasons why we believe in-home care is a great one. It promotes healing: Research shows that returning to your…
Introducing GeriJoy: Affordable Companionship and 24/7 Care for Your Loved One
If you're an early adapter to technology, you may have seen first-hand how new apps and computer programs can enhance lives. From Skype and Facetime to apps that help people remember when to take their medicine (see below), there are…
A Conversation With Randee Smith – Geriatric Care Manager
A Conversation with Randee Smith by Koko Kawasaki, M.A., Gerontology “I have a very strong background in logistics management. At age 3, I stood in front of the door and asked my mother my checklist of questions: Do you have your…
Turning Over A New Leaf: How to Talk to Your Loved One About Caregiving
If you know that it's time to talk to your parent or loved one about in-home care but are worried about how receptive they will be to the idea, you are not alone. For many, broaching the subject of caregiving…