Thanksgiving is almost here, and everyone’s looking forward to yams, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce and stuffing. If you have diabetes, though, next Thursday might seem like mission impossible. But guess what? Thanksgiving with diabetes really is doable –...
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You Can Design Your Assisted Living Unit to Feel Like Home They say that “home is where the heart is.” But when you’ve left that home for assisted living, the old saying feels a bit more complicated. So today we’re...
Retirement is an incredible stage of life to reach. You no longer have to rush to the office or stay late; there are no more deadlines or production quotas you have to meet. You have time to relax, to...
“Look at Aunt Cheryl,” Laura whispered to her brother Jack at a family dinner. “She keeps confusing our names.” Uncle Robert, Cheryl’s husband overheard. “What do you expect, Laura?” he asked. “That’s what happens when you get older. It’s...
Often, caregivers and older adults have very different concerns. But one thing everyone’s equally concerned about – or should be – is falling in older adults, and how to minimize it. What you might not realize, though, is that...
For children, visiting their grandparents can be a lot of fun. It can also be a bit daunting, especially if they don’t live nearby and the visits are occasional. Whether your visits are like the former or the latter,...
Finding a new primary physician is never easy. And really, considering the role your doctor plays in your life, it shouldn’t be. As the years pass, your doctor will play an even more prominent role in your life than...
Time was when people went straight to painkillers to deal with chronic pain. But the opioid crisis changed all that. While painkillers are still widely used, more and more people are looking for chronic pain management solutions besides medication....
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the number one cause of injury in older adults. As a matter of fact, one in four Americans aged 65 and up falls every year. One of the things that...
For seniors, staying active safely can be a challenge no matter what the weather. But when the thermometer starts heading north of 80°, the challenge doubles. How can you take precautions against injury, beware of dehydration and heat stroke...