November is National Diabetes Month when seniors and elderly can focus on prevention and keeping diabetes controlled. It’s especially important now during the COVID-19 pandemic as the illness is expected to surge in the fall and winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were more likely to [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, part of a yearly campaign to raise awareness about one of the leading cancers in women along with skin cancer. This year’s theme is “RISE” or Rally in Screening Everyone. The best way to detect breast cancer is through mammograms. It’s important to detect breast cancer early because [...]
Mental Health Awareness Week runs October 2-8, meaning it’s a good time to take stock of your mental health as a senior and key in to how to handle depression and enjoy good mental health. Congress designated the first week of October as National Mental Health Awareness Week in 1990. This year’s theme for [...]
Entering a new stage of life and new community can be exciting but also challenging for your loved one, especially if they’re dealing with cognitive difficulties such as Alzheimer’s disease. A memory care lifestyle can be an excellent option to help make this transition easier. Let’s look at how you can help your loved [...]
Being part of choosing a new community to settle down in for your loved one can seem challenging, but it’s a necessary process. Finding the right lifestyle for your loved one can set them up for a safe and comfortable environment to live in and thrive. Let’s look at how to choose an assisted [...]
World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21 this year, the day before the official beginning of fall. For seniors and the elderly, maintaining a healthy brain is important in the aging process. Can you avoid memory loss? Can you avoid or prevent the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s? Brain training can certainly help. Studies have [...]
