If Your Parent Falls, Will Someone Be There to Pick Them Up?
I just attended a webinar on falls presented by Warren Hellelfinger, CEO of Bay Alarm Medical. Yes, it was a sales presentation but I learned some astonishing information and wanted to pass it along to...
View ArticleThe Pressures of Buying Gifts for Elders
Mother’s Day has come and gone and now the stores are gearing up for the “Dads and Grads” season. It’s time to think about buying more presents. But let’s face it. After the kids are grown and the...
View ArticleCommunity Care Programs for Seniors in Australia
When I began this blog in 2008, my focus was basically on what was available in the United States and to a lesser extent, Canada. Now that our readers are international, I wanted to share some of what...
View ArticleElders and Pet Ownership: A Balance of Love
Unconditional affection and loyalty, companionship, reasons to live and love…these are the essence of pet ownership. Many studies have proven the value of pet ownership for senior citizens. The...
View ArticleHow to Care for an Elder While Respecting Their Independence
Growing old is hard. As our elders grow older and become frailer, they may increasingly need help with the tasks of everyday life. But just because they need more help and may become less capable as...
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