How to Get Started With Chair Yoga
Seniors often struggle to find the right type of exercise that’s easy on the joints and not too rigorous. Low-impact exercise is essential for seniors to stay in good health - as well as get other benefits. However, other low-impact options such as swimming have...
read moreTaste, Smell and Safety
Have you ever noticed how bland even spicy food can taste when your nose is stuffed up? That’s because your senses of taste and smell are intertwined. Taste buds don’t only reside in your mouth and throat; they also line the passage leading from your mouth to your...
read moreCongratulations 2020 NAHB Designees and Educator of the Year
The 2020 NAHB Designees and Educator of the Year awards honors housing professionals who have displayed notable professionalism as NAHB designation holders and those who have excelled in teaching NAHB education courses. This year two of those awarded are esteemed...
read moreNational Caregivers Day
The third Friday in February is observed annually as National Caregivers Day. This special day was founded in 2015 by the Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies (PAHHHA). It honors the men and women who provide vital services to individuals...
read moreHiring an In-Home Caregiver
As an elderly loved one gets older, everyday life can become more and more challenging. Walking around can become tiresome. Missing a medication can become disastrous. At times, going to the bathroom and cleaning the dishes can become too much. Thankfully, there is...
read moreAge Safe® America Earns AOTA Approved Provider Status!
The purpose of the AOTA Approved Provider Program (APP) is to promote high quality and relevant professional development activities for occupational therapy practitioners that support best practice services to consumers. By becoming an AOTA Approved Provider, Age...
read moreDehydration is Serious for Older Adults
Anyone may become dehydrated, but the condition is especially dangerous for young children and older adults. Older adults naturally have a lower volume of water in their bodies, and may have conditions or take medications that increase the risk of dehydration. For...
read moreHappy New Year 2021
As 2020 come to an end, we want to express our most sincere gratitude to all those who have worked tirelessly to assist our seniors throughout this unprecedented time. Times of difficulty and crisis show us the importance of kindness, compassion, and the strength of...
read moreCognitive Issues in Seniors: Everything You Need To Know
Aging. The five-letter word that scares us. Not just because of our physical appearance changing, but our health, especially our cognitive health, begins to deteriorate. Thankfully there are signs to detect cognitive issues in seniors, as well as ways to prevent...
read moreCOVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Senior Care
Finally, there is good news for seniors amid the global pandemic. Because aging Americans are one of the most vulnerable populations, they will also be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after its approval. Below are some COVID-19 Frequently Asked...
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