by mg_user | Jan 28, 2019 | Caregiver Corner
Maintaining a sense of independence is an important part of getting older. But time and our bodies often have other plans for us, making it more taxing to get around, do household chores or care for ourselves in a way that allows us to be totally independent. This can...
by mg_user | Jan 24, 2019 | Health & Wellness
During an appointment with a family physician or healthcare provider, we’re often asked a number of questions surrounding our lifestyle habits, personal health history, and the health of our family members. Sharing this information can help inform current health...
by mg_user | Jan 21, 2019 | Caregiver Corner
Hoarding affects people of all ages, however, the average age for hoarders to seek treatment is 50. Hoarding is a recognized obsessive-compulsive disorder, in which a person “collects and keeps a lot of items, even things that appear useless or of little value to most...
by mg_user | Jan 18, 2019 | Senior Safety
While the view of soft, white snowflakes flurrying to the ground is a beautiful sight you can only see in the wintertime, the freezing temperatures and debilitating storms that come along with those snowflakes can be much more problematic. Be ready for all that winter...
by mg_user | Jan 11, 2019 | Caregiver Corner
Caring for older adults suffering from dementia is no easy task. You want to love and support them as best you can, but it can be frustrating and overwhelming at times. Dementia is a complex disorder, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Each case can be...
by mg_user | Jan 10, 2019 | Health & Wellness
Of all the conditions that impact your senses with age, glaucoma may be the hardest to see (no pun intended). According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, an estimated 2.2 million Americans may be living with glaucoma and only half of them are aware of their...