As we age, vision impairment is one of the most common physical losses. June is Cataract Awareness Month, and many are surprised to learn that cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States. More than half of all Americans have cataracts by the time they are 80 years old. Vigilance about senior eyesight is…
June is National Cancer Survivors Month. The single most important factor in cancer survival is catching the disease as early in the process as possible. And early cancer detection is reliant on individual awareness of what to look for and when to bring your concerns to the attention of your doctor. The three most common types of cancer are breast…
Providing care for loved ones can be extremely fulfilling and challenging at the same time. It’s important that caregivers take care of themselves so they can remain hopeful, energetic, and optimistic to provide proper care. Signs of caregiver stress include: Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and angry Making mistakes when giving care Feeling alone, isolated, or deserted Not getting enough sleep Getting…
Summer is finally here, and along with it many more opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. As we age, however, our skin becomes more susceptible to cancer – and skin cancer is the most common type of cancer not only in the US but worldwide. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70. The main…
Did you know that each person’s risk of stroke almost doubles every decade after age 55? Caregivers and seniors must be aware of this potentially fatal condition. May is Stroke Awareness Month, and The American Stroke Association shares facts, tips, and other important info to help individuals prevent strokes and respond to strokes in the best way possible. The important…
Regional Director Kate Race is a dementia care education trainer certified in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach® to Care (PAC). Every month she offers a free session for family caregivers – click here to learn more and join her on the third Thursday of every month. We asked Kate to share her insights about the sensory changes those living with dementia experience.…
May is Stroke Awareness Month – a good time to remember that high cholesterol levels put seniors at greater risk of heart disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association (heart.org), it’s important for seniors to take steps to keep their cholesterol levels under control. Seniors and their caregivers can reduce cholesterol by eating healthy. There are many cholesterol-reducing…
April is Stress Awareness Month, and family caregiving can certainly be a stressful experience. Yoga is a great form of exercise for seniors – and their caregivers. Many yoga postures can increase flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance through low-impact movement. Psychologically, it can help keep your mind sharp and increase positive emotions, mindfulness, and self-awareness. It is tempting to look…
It’s tax time again, even with a one-month extension this year, finances are top-of-mind for many of us. While your own finances may not be a favorite topic, it’s often even more uncomfortable to ask your parents, grandparents, or other senior loved ones about their finances. However, it is something that almost everyone must address with their elders. And, quite…
Seniors who have been discharged from the hospital do not always have guidance and follow-up on how to get proper nutrition. Even if they don’t come home with a special diet, it’s especially important to pay attention to nutrition at this time. With the right nutrition, healing, rehabilitation, and recovery can happen faster, while the chance of re-hospitalization decreases. Caregivers…
