I could not resist marking this day celebrated every year on July 23 – GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY!! The origin stems from Alice Solomon who graduated from Wellesley College at the age of 50-years-old in 1984. She felt that society viewed women of her age and older as irrelevant and less than useful. She decided it…
DetailsMost senior citizens feel their pampering and spa days are over. They feel it is an indulgence they can no longer afford or deserve. Research shows that self-esteem climaxes and starts waning after age 60. Now that they are retired and not working outside the home, seniors feel they can do without that kind of…
DetailsSocial Worker Month is March in the US and July in UK, but my philosophy on this is the same as for Mothers Day. Just as Mothers Day is EVERY DAY, appreciation month for healthcare professionals who care for us and our loved ones is EVERY MONTH! Just as parents arrange care for their children,…
DetailsWhen your senior loved one seems like they can no longer manage on their own, decisions need to be made. Do we call in help so that mom or dad is not alone? What kind of help? What is home healthcare services? What is a home health aide? Should you move forward with licensed in homecare…
DetailsFrankly, I am quite sympathetic to the seniors. They have enjoyed a lifetime of independence. They have every right in the world to keep that independence for as long as humanly possible. We must support senior independence in every way we can! It is so important to avoid the common pitfall of infantilizing them in…
DetailsAging in place means growing old in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of your own home. Growing old in the comfortable surroundings of your home is valued more now than ever before. Research shows that moving the elderly during their frail senior years can prove to be fatally traumatic. As such, it’s critical for your…
DetailsNational Men’s Health Week: June 12-18 Each year in June, the week before Fathers Day is set aside to honor men’s health culminating in the day set aside to honor the central male figure in most of our lives, our dads. It makes you wonder. What exactly are the issues around men’s health? The top 10…
DetailsElderly Alcohol Abuse Alcohol abuse is the most common form of substance abuse in the elderly. Furthermore, it is on the rise among this age group. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, new data was gleaned from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The study reported that about 20% of…
DetailsNaturally, the vast majority of seniors are thrilled to be able to age-in-place. However, we must ensure that their environment is as safe as possible. Given their physical limitations, we need to be mindful of various scenarios that are potentially dangerous and put in place safeguards so that a potential catastrophe is avoided. Therefore, home…
DetailsOne of the stressors of caring for elderly parents is the unknown. As your Todt Hill’s loved one’s health needs and living situation change, you will find yourself dealing with new and unexpected issues. It’s impossible to anticipate everything that might happen. However, having the right documents on hand will help you navigate many situations…
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