You want to help your parents or other senior loved ones enjoy a long, health life, but if you don’t approach health conversations with care and respect, your best intentions could get the worst reactions. Even well-meaning family members and friends can fall into stereotypes of believing seniors can’t hear, see,…
Know the Six Signs of Decline Is it inevitable that aging must bring disease, debilitation and dementia? Jack Lalanne, the exercise guru, continued his two-hour daily workouts into his nineties. Clint Eastwood, at the age of eighty, continues to produce, direct, and star in major motion pictures. Sure, our parents…
As you or a loved on ages, it can be difficult to go through and find the senior resources and services in West Covina, California that you are looking for. Whether you are looking for assisted living, independent living, your local senior center, or a good skilled nursing facility, it is hard to…
Caring for a spouse in need is very demanding, and can be stressful enough to threaten your own health. It is important to consider your own needs as just as high a priority as that of your spouse—in the long run it will be to their benefit as much as…
Elder abuse has become more and more prevalent over the years yet it still goes largely unreported. Only about 1 in 14 cases nationally is reported and about 1 in 5 in California. Seniors have become more of a target in recent years for many reasons; they often have a…
In the United States more than 125,000 people die annually from a failure to understand the importance of taking medications correctly. At least 10% of all hospital admissions are a result of this problem. For seniors, the statistics are particularly alarming: Up to 23% of nursing home admissions may be…
All cells need nutrients to grow. So including brain foods in your diet gives your brain the building blocks it needs. More neurons and connections in your brain equals a stronger memory and a mind that simply works better, which means it is key to understand the correlation between brain…
Home Care Standards Bureau Rates Families Choice Home Care Of Upland, California An A+ Rated Agency RATED AGENCY: With more than 20,000 home care agencies in the United States, finding the right one can be difficult. HCSB rates Families Choice as an A+ agency and has made it easier to…
It is important to remind every family about disaster preparedness for seniors and to put plans in place. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan, you can be better prepared for any situation. Seniors have certain specific issues to consider. Consider how a disaster might affect your…
Who doesn’t like free activities? Whether you’re saving for retirement, living on a fixed income, or just looking for new ways to be smart about how you spend your money, consider the following ten great free activities for seniors that you can trim your entertainment budget and actually increase your…
