You’ve heard that falls become a bigger risk as we age. But did you know that falls are actually the leading cause of unintentional injury and death for those 65 and older? According to the CDC, 1 out of 4 older adults will fall each year in the U.S., making falls a...
Austrian author Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach said it best: “In youth we learn; in age we understand.” If you’re fortunate, like we are, to spend time with senior loved ones, you know what a treasure their hard-won wisdom is to receive. We feel selfish keeping it all to...
4 Ways to Keep Holiday Celebrations Fun With Senior Loved Ones As our senior loved ones age, we all know family holiday celebrations should adapt to make sure our loved ones still feel cared for and included. But how? Every year can bring fresh challenges, as...
5 Ways to Help Your Aging Parent Prepare Their Home for Winter Fall seems to always fly by faster than any of us are prepared for. Before we know it, winter arrives. And with it, the potential for winter storms. If you help take care of your aging parents, fall is a...
Helping Your Aging Parents Plan for the Future Have you mapped out a plan with your aging parents to address what will be done as they move toward their more senior years? If you haven’t yet, you’re not alone. 53% of adult children anticipate that talking through...
If you’re a caregiver to a senior loved one, you probably know this unfortunate reality: while abuse can happen to anyone, older people are particularly vulnerable. But did you also know that elder abuse is increasing in the U.S., in particular since COVID-19? In...
