Whether it’s to stay healthy, in social gatherings with friends, or as an expression of our creativity, food is central to our days and happiness. Most people have food-related stories around their social events or holidays. However, as we age, sometimes that joy is diminished by our body’s decreased capacity to intake nutrients, mechanical issues with [...]
Emergency officials are urging residents to develop a family plan and take steps to safeguard their homes. Step 1: Make a family plan. Have a family meeting to talk about the hurricane. Decide where the family will stay during the storm. Together, develop a list of preparation tasks. Step 2. Stock a disaster supply kit. [...]
Are you searching for ways to include a senior loved one in holiday activities? Covid-19 makes family gathering challenging! However, it is still possible to make aging loved ones feel included, especially if you are all under the same roof. Create family costumes from household items. Decorate the porch for trick or treaters. Make sure [...]
Our last blog post shared twenty things to do with seniors to celebrate spring! Today, we're sharing things you and your family can enjoy right here in Central Florida. For caregivers or family members taking seniors or the disabled to any event, we recommend planning ahead. As we shared in our last blog post, planning [...]
Seniors often miss out on holiday activities due to depression, physical limitations, or disregard. Older adults are sometimes overlooked during the holidays. They are left in a comfortable seat and passed over by the hustle and bustle of the house. We recommend that family members take initiative and plan activities for older adults. Activities for [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society shared the following stats regarding breast cancer in the U.S.: 1 in 8 American women will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime More than 245,000 U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 201 More than 40,000 U.S. women will die from breast [...]
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse [...]
Have you ever noticed the first thing you see when you walk into the grocery store? We often see the produce aisle first and candy snacks at checkout. We're here to help you outsmart these marketing tactics so you can leave the store with heart-healthy items. These ten healthy items are staples for any grocery [...]
Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming. Family members deal with the loss of the person they knew and the new reality of the disease, which causes agitation and cognitive impairment. These challenges can be heartbreaking. Learning how to handle the difficult behaviors associated with dementia give you the ability to spend [...]
Are you last minute shopping for an elderly loved one? It can be difficult to find the right gift for elderly parents when it seems like they have everything. After downsizing and retiring, there is usually no space for knickknacks. However, with a little bit of information, you can get simple and meaningful gifts. Fun [...]
