October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Are You Ready to RISE?
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 [...]
Take stock of your mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week
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 [...]
How to Transition Someone with Alzheimer’s Into Memory Care
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 [...]
How to Choose an Assisted Living Community
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 [...]
Tips for Brain Health to Slow or Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s
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 [...]
Six Tips on Fall Prevention for Seniors and the Elderly
Falls can be a major source of serious injury for seniors and the elderly. “Balance Awareness Week,” which runs Sept. 18-24, is a good reminder for seniors about fall prevention and how to avoid them. The recipe for fall prevention includes balance awareness and exercise, as well as checking in with your medical provider. [...]