Ten things to know about resident associations
By Marianne Delorey
Resident associations, or tenant councils, often plan activities and represent the group to housing managers. Here is what I have learned about...
Caregivers should get the support they need
By Melissa Weidman
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 65 million people, 29 percent of the U.S. population, provide care for a...
Altering perceptions when caring for a dementia sufferer
By Micha Shalev
We know that cognitive and memory impairments can change how a person thinks, acts and/or feels. These changes often present special challenges...
Top 10 ways for young and old to practice ageism
By Marianne Delorey©
Our entire society — everything from schools to nursing homes, is structured around age. It is hard to argue that ageism isn’t...
A good diet is good medicine for what ails you
By Janice Walper
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
Greek physician and philosopher, Hippocrates’ advice is timeless and perhaps more important...
Young at heart: The story of a child’s positive influence
By Marianne Delorey
Little Ava came with her grammy to talk to the housing manager about her lease. “Hmm?” Ava asked, toddling over to the...
Protect your elderly parents from scammers
By Micha Shalev
Adult children and caregivers play an important role in helping older people avoid scams. Unfortunately, scammers often prey on lonely seniors looking...
Choosing the rehabilitation facility that fits your needs
By Brenda Diaz
Surgery, whether expected or unexpected, is no walk in the park. It is painful, and in most circumstances, recuperation takes much longer...
Your kidneys and you: How to stay healthy
By Judith Boyko
Many of us don’t pay much attention to our kidneys — until we have to. Our kidneys, according to The American Kidney...
Tips for caregivers and seniors on safety issues in the home
By Angela Rocheleau
One of the biggest challenges of aging at home independently is the threat of slips and falls in the home. There are...
