Games to Train Senior Brains

October 13th is National Train Your Brain Day!  As one’s age increases, it becomes more difficult for one to remember things, be it short-term memory, long-term memory, or something else.  After retirement age, one’s dementia risk doubles roughly every five years.  To reduce those risks, the human brain needs a constant workout to maintain good…

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Thinking About Hospice Care? Common Questions and Concerns

Betty Anne and her daughter, Alice, were enjoying a quiet breakfast on the porch one spring morning when Betty Anne suddenly lost her grip on her coffee mug. Thankfully, the beverage had been sitting out long enough that the liquid wasn’t scalding, though the spill still left a noticeable pink blotch on Betty Anne’s leg.…

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Feeling Burnt Out? Tips for Tired Caregivers

For the first time in US history, approximately 47 million seniors live in the United States. Every day, more Americans are taking on the role of caregiver for an aging loved one and the need for new caregivers continues to rise in the health care industry. If you are one in 34.2 million caregivers providing care…

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Fun Senior and Grandchildren Summer Activities

Outside parties are plentiful. Daylight lasts longer. Kids are home for their summer break. Its summertime and everyone is ready for warm weather and sun, especially kids on summer break. Since many parents have to work during the day, many look to grandma and grandpa to babysit while they work. In cases like these, we…

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Senior Care Planning: Meet David

David’s Story: Meet David: An only child responsible for starting senior care planning for his failing mother living with dementia. David needs to find care for his mother. He also operates two businesses and is raising a family, David, while having experience in the home care industry, still faces a difficult decision. He needs to…

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