Pain is a serious problem for many seniors and caregivers. When Western medicine fails us, or is out of reach financially, the pain can drive many of us to explore alternative forms of therapy. Indeed, holistic pain management for seniors can be a powerful tool, where you are combining multiple approaches for reducing and managing […]
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The Benefits and Risks of Journaling for Seniors
Who hasn’t owned a journal at some point in their lives? The practice seems as old as the hills and something that every generation tries out in some way or another. Even with all our electronic gadgets these days, many of us still prefer picking up a pen and a notebook, and journaling the old […]
The Best Incontinence Products for Elderly Parents
Incontinence is certainly an may be an embarrassing problem, but it’s also a common one. Many people suffer from urinary incontinence (and even bowel incontinence), with the issue often getting worse with age. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make things easier for people with incontinence, while helping to keep them dignified. Finding the […]
The Pros And Cons Of Multigenerational Living
A study from AARP found that 90 percent of people ages 65 and over would rather stay in their homes as they age, instead of going to a nursing home or care facility. Understanding the increased interest in American seniors wishing to age in place can be hard to analyze because of the variables and […]
How To Actually Prevent Caregiver Burnout – A Capacity Model
Burnout is a topic that caregivers know all too well. You know that feeling when you have absolutely nothing left to give, but there’s still a huge list of things that needs to be done? Many caregivers live in a constant of near-exhaustion, where they keep going because there seems to be no other option. […]
Hearing Aids versus Hearing Amplifiers. Which Should You Use?
Aging tends to mean that our bodies no longer work like they used to. We’re suddenly faced with extra challenges. Walking may become more difficult, changes to eyesight may make driving dangerous, and there’s the growing fear of dementia. Losing your hearing is another scary area, but there are ways to make things easier. Many […]