Palliative massage can be performed through many avenues, whether through home health services, by a massage therapist, through hospice, or in the comfort of the patient’s home, within a massage chair that potentially is covered by insurance. All of these methods hold the privacy and dignity of those cared for with the highest regard kept […]
When I was growing up, my Nana and Papa had the most wonderful Holiday parties in their finished basement. My Nana was Sicilian, so we had a large, loving, loud family. Everyone was there; my great Grammy, all the cousins, family friends, etc. Memories of being a little girl in my Nana’s basement during the […]
Sometimes we have to face difficult decisions like how we might care for our aging parents and loved ones. Should we sell their house? Should we have an estate sale? Hire a professional? An attorney? Where do we start when it comes to making decisions like these for our aging parents? Especially if they have […]
As people age, naturally, we need more help in our daily activities. If we are the adult children of these aging folks, we are a part of that help for our parents. One of the most important things adult children (in healthy families) have to do is take care of their parents as they age. […]
According to much research, dogs may help you live a happier life by lowering stress, anxiety, sadness, and feelings of isolation. They encourage people to be more active and can contribute to their general health. There is so much to gain from having a dog for someone who has depression, ADHD, cognitive disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, […]
“There are as many ways to live and grow as there are people. Our own ways are the only ways that should matter to us“. ~ Evelyn Mandel Wanting to control other people, to make them live as we’d have them live, makes the attainment of serenity impossible. And serenity is the goal we are […]
Many active older couples report greater satisfaction with their sex life because they have fewer distractions, more time and privacy, and no worries about pregnancy. On the other hand, some older adults feel stressed by health problems, financial concerns, and other lifestyle changes. There are many reasons why sex is good for the elderly. Some […]
An active adult community is a real estate development offering residents 55 years old and over, independent and lower-cost or maintenance-free living. Individuals 55 and over are considered active adults because they continue to work; hence, the terms “active adult community,” “active adult retirement community,” and “active 55-plus living”. Who Should Consider Living in Active […]
Epsom salt is a magnesium sulfate compound, unlike sodium table salt. Epsom salt has been used for hundreds of years as a healing agent and pain reliever. Today, it’s most often added to hot baths and foot soaks to reduce stress and ease achy muscles. A lot of the elderly population are home-bound and home […]
How to stay cool and hydrated in the heat High temperatures will kill hundreds of people every year, with more than 700 people dying from extreme heat every year that could have been prevented had they been armed with the straight facts on how to stay cool and hydrated in the heat. It is wise […]