As we age, many of us enjoy wonderful summertime memories. What fun it is to remember swimming with friends, camping or fishing trips with family, warm nights on the front porch, homemade ice cream, fireworks, and all the carefree fun that summer brings. However, summer temperatures present unique challenges for aging individuals and their caregivers.
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Back to School: 7 Tips for Lifetime Learners
For students and teachers all over our area, August means back to school. As we age, this time of year may seem less relevant, but it’s a good reminder that learning is good for you no matter your age. In fact, research indicates that those who continue to learn as they age are less affected by the
Read MoreHow to Spot the Signs of Caregiver Stress
In the United States, more than 40 million people serve as unpaid caregivers of adults over the age of 65. Sixty percent of these individuals are also employed in the workforce. Most have other household responsibilities, including maintaining a home and raising children. Most who provide unpaid caregiving are doing so for family members. Caregiving can be extremely rewarding,
Read MoreFive Steps for Preventing Caregiver Stress
Being a caregiver is a rewarding experience, but anyone who has served in this capacity will tell you that it is also extremely stressful at times. We recently explored the risk factors for and signs of caregiver stress. If you are a caregiver, we urge you to be aware and to take steps to protect yourself
Read More15 Essential Items for an Emergency Supply Kit
Are you ready? September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, which is an annual reminder to ensure that your home and your loved ones are ready for an emergency situation. In the past, we have shared important tips to help you prepare for a disaster. One of those tips was to stock up on necessary supplies, or
Read More10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Health Agency
In a recent blog, we explored several signs that alert you to the need for help from a home health agency. When faced with the reality that assistance has become necessary when it comes to caring for a loved one, there are several important items to consider. The following questions are a good start. What services
Read MoreHealthy Habits to Begin This Spring
Spring is here; and though it may not feel like it every day, we’ll soon be basking in the glow of warmer weather and more sunshine. With the arrival of spring comes all things new – flowers blooming, trees budding, and a fresh new feeling in the air; a perfect time for older adults to
Read MoreAchoooo! Coping with Allergies for Aging Individuals
Warmer weather is finally here, at least most of the time. The flowers are blooming, the trees are budding, and the grass is getting green. Along with the beauty of spring, comes seasonal allergies for more than 50 million people in the United States. There’s a common misperception that people from older generations do not experience allergies.
Read MoreMay — National Stroke Awareness Month
Each year, nearly 800 thousand people in the United States experience a stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Of those, approximately 140,000 die, making stroke the third leading cause of death in the U.S. It is also the leading cause of serious disability. Though the incidence of stroke has decreased significantly over the past decade, it remains important
Read MoreWhy You Need a Vacation
Memorial Day is upon us! Often dubbed the official beginning of the summer vacation season, the holiday weekend will commence with over 41.5 million Americans getting away for a bit of rest and relaxation. According to AAA, that number of travelers is the highest it has been in 12 years, and is a full five percent higher than
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