You don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving to give thanks in November. This month is National Gratitude Month, and it’s a simple way to incorporate the powers of gratitude into your daily life and routine. Incorporating a gratitude practice involves more than simply saying “thanks.” It involves a mindset shift from the negative to the [...]
Family life can be chaotic. If you have young kids, it might be soccer, baseball, or basketball practices. If you have older parents, it might mean running out to help care for them on the weeknights. Whatever your commitments, they can quickly overtake your schedule and make meals an afterthought. October is Eat Better, Eat [...]
It’s never too late to improve yourself. Seniors and the disabled are no exception. September is National Self Improvement Month, and there are simple steps that you can take to make your life incrementally better. We’re not talking about significant life changes. Many of these steps can be accomplished with small amounts of money and [...]
It can often be overwhelming for adult children to care for ailing parents, or other aging loved ones. Often times this generation is sandwiched between taking care of young children and caring for an older relative at the same time. Below are some of the common problems facing the elderly. If you find yourself needing [...]
The summertime temperatures are here and it’s time for everyone to get outside. It’s easy for the disabled, and their loved ones to get caught up in physical limitations. But there are still plenty of activities to enjoy, and plenty of ways to have some fun in the sun. Below are a few of our [...]
There are 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, the number is expected to spike to 14 million. Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S develops the disease. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or dementia, making it the sixth leading cause of death. These staggering facts from the Alzheimer’s Association shine [...]
The roots of Memorial Day go all the way back to 1866, as a way to honor the sacrifice of fallen soldiers during the Civil War. Resident volunteers decorated the graves of more than 20,000 soldiers from both the North and South. Different communities around the U.S. held their own local gatherings for the holiday, [...]
“…they'll watch the game and it'll be as if they dipped themselves in magic waters. The memories will be so thick they'll have to brush them away from their faces. People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It [...]
Life can become expensive especially on a fixed income. Sometimes it’s necessary to examine daily expenses and find the best path toward saving some money. When you have additional time that you didn’t have when you were working, sometimes entertainment or travel expenses can add up. Ways for Seniors to Save Money Today Ask for [...]
Stairlift myths originate because of the outlandish stereotypes that surround these machines. People develop ideas about what this type of care must mean for the individual. While we’re sure that people no doubt have good intentions, the myths are often inaccurate. Stairlifts remain an excellent aid in navigating staircases in homes and businesses. Below are [...]
