_ Caregiving Helping Aging Loved Ones Who Resist Care By Sondra Forsyth article National Family Caregivers Month, Novemeber, is an ideal time to reflect on both the responsibilities and rewards of being a … Read More→
_ The Power of Positive Words By Sondra Forsyth blog This morning, the effect of positive words triggered profound happiness in a body that was not feeling well. I lost […]
_ Caregiving Caregiving and Therapeutic Fibbing By Sondra Forsyth article ItΓÇÖs a strange feeling to lie to your mother or father when you are their caregiver; not unlike when you … Read More→
_ Prevention Keeping Seniors Safe During Hurricanes and Storms By Jane Farrell article As we all know from reading the horrific news this hurricane season, everyone is at risk of devastating harm. Seniors … Read More→
_ Assisted Living How Do You Know if an Assisted Living Community is Great, Good, or Bad? By Jane Farrell article You’ve probably heard the wise advice to make two visits each assisted living facility you’re considering ΓÇô one scheduled visit … Read More→
_ Aging Well Five Ways to Bridge the Gap of Loneliness among Seniors By Jane Farrell article Loneliness and social isolation are among the most potent factors that lead to health risks among the elderly. And being … Read More→
_ Diagnosing Dementia By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Although much is reported about dementia and its effects on patients and caregivers, there may be less to … Read More→
_ Medical Procedures Physicians, Health Care Workers and Hand Hygiene By Jane Farrell article Patients who have a new tool to ask physicians about their hand hygiene feel more empowered to do so, researchers … Read More→
_ Emergency Department Visits Are Not a Catalyst for Falls Prevention Activities By Sondra Forsyth article [EditorΓÇÖs note: Click here for ΓÇ£6 Steps to Prevent a FallΓÇ¥ by the National Council on Aging: https://www.ncoa.org/wp-content/uploads/6-Steps-to-Prevent-a-Fall-1.pdf ] Adults … Read More→
_ Caregiving Tips to Deal with a Controlling Aging Loved One By Sondra Forsyth article As people age, itΓÇÖs not uncommon for their personalities to change and for them to become more controlling.┬áItΓÇÖs usually the … Read More→
_ Pets Dog Safety Quiz By Sondra Forsyth article [EditorΓÇÖs note: The U.S. Postal Service has created this quiz about how to stay safe ΓÇô and keep others safe … Read More→
_ Caregiving Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know By Jane Farrell article Long distance caregiving can be complicated and difficult. These strategies, from the National Institute on Aging, offer a list of … Read More→
_ Cancer Overview Study: Deaths from Cancer Higher in Rural America By Jane Farrell article Despite decreases in cancer death rates nationwide, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows … Read More→
_ grieving the loss of a child 6 Things We Need To Stop Saying To Bereaved Parents By Sondra Forsyth article I know the gut-wrenching, hollow feeling left behind when a child is taken too early. ItΓÇÖs a feeling that mothers … Read More→
_ Senior Health Keeping the Elderly (and Everyone) Safe in the Summer Heat By Sondra Forsyth article The scorching summer temperatures around most of the country can be dangerous for anyone, but even more so for the … Read More→
_ Funeral Planning 10 Ways to Prepare for the Passing of a Loved One By Sondra Forsyth article Nobody wants to think about the passing of a loved one, but being prepared can make a difficult time a … Read More→
_ How My Grown Children and I (Separately) Enjoy Summer By Sondra Forsyth blog While I write this during a fine June weekend in 2017, my son is getting ready to set off with […]
_ Aging Well We Become More Generous as We Age By Sondra Forsyth article People tend to become more generous as they age, especially when it comes to helping strangers. Greater generosity in late … Read More→