It’s no secret that therapy dogs can be trained to do a wide variety of tasks from seeing-eye work, epilepsy detection, search-and-rescue, and even helping a person navigate their surroundings more safely.  Therapy dogs can even be trained as emotional support dogs and help their owners get through debilitating anxiety that would otherwise inhibit [...]

It’s important to be properly prepared for disaster throughout all stages of life, but there are some extra considerations for emergency preparedness as we age. Educate Yourself The first step to being ready for an emergency is to learn about natural disasters that could occur in your community. Reach out to leaders in your community [...]

Finding the right care for yourself or a loved one in their time of need can be difficult. Finding a community that fits your lifestyle, desires, care needs, and personality can be challenging, to say the least. It may take more than one visit to a particular community before you’re ready to make a decision. During [...]

As seniors enter their golden years, there are many mindset shifts and things that need to be discussed. Difficult conversations often occur and important decisions need to be made for the future.  Many people don’t like to think about the fact that they may lose the capacity to deal with financial, legal, and healthcare decisions [...]

There comes a point in nearly every older adult’s life where they have a discussion with their adult children about their future and what care will look like for them as they age. They often decide between aging in place and joining a senior living community.  Some people may resist change and want to stay [...]

Summer is in full swing. With it comes picnics, outdoor events, gardening, fishing, and other outdoor activities. While sun safety is a thoroughly-discussed topic when it comes to UV protection, heat safety is less of a hot topic. Nonetheless, it’s an important part of summer safety, especially for seniors.  Too much heat is not [...]