In February, we celebrate those we love on Valentine’s Day with flowers and chocolate heart boxes.
Posts By: Constance Schein, RN
Tea Time: The Health Benefits Found in a Cup of Tea
Valued by many cultures for thousands of years, tea has been noted for its health benefits around the world.
Do You Know the 10 Signs of Dementia?
Spending more time with family members over the holidays can highlight behaviors you’ve never noticed before. As your parents and loved ones reach a certain age, new habits can...
Most Common Types of Dementia
Getting a call that a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia can be difficult and confusing. What does it mean? How will this affect their life? How can I help them? A great...
Oral Health for Seniors
As we pile our plates high with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving, we wanted to remind you about an often-overlooked health issue for many seniors—oral health.
Managing the Frustration of Dementia Caregiving
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be challenging and overwhelming on the best of days.
11 Common Aging Health Issues
As we age, we notice more outward signs of the passing years such as deepening wrinkles, pronounced laugh lines, grey hair, or we pick up our reading glasses more frequently.
Managing Medication for your Parents
As your parent gets older, their medication list can get longer and more complicated.
Smoky Air Quality and Seniors
As another day of eerie smoke from wild fires covers much of the West Coast, we are closing our windows, staying inside, not running the vacuum, blowing our noses, and adding drops to our burning eyes.
How Can You Help a Dementia Caregiver?
If you have a friend or a sibling caring for a parent or loved one with dementia, there are many ways that you can love and support them. A caregiver to someone living with...