How to prevent a disabling fall
By Jeannette Sheehan
Every year one in three individuals over the age of 65 fall. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury death...
Take control of your health and enhance your quality of life
By Mary Demakes
The body becomes more susceptible to disease and cancer as we age. This is a factor we cannot change. However, preventative measures...
Safe surfing for seniors or watch out for Internet scams
By Angela Rocheleau
Older Americans who grew up in the era of rotary-dial phones and black and white TVs are a rapidly making their mark...
Minimize the risk for elder family members
By Angela Rocheleau
It may be a topic you have already thought about or perhaps discussed with family members. The start of a new year...
The holidays present new opportunities
By Angela Rocheleau
The holidays are generally a time for families to gather from near and far. Most often these gatherings bring about happy times...
Enhance communications skills with a frail family member
By Angela Rocheleau
There are many key factors that will help caregivers be successful as they care for aging family members, perhaps none more important...
Caregivers should do their homework
By Angela Rocheleau
Back to school is in the air. This not only signals changes for school children but also for their parents. Everyone is...
Sandwich Generation caregivers: Where can you get help?
By Angela Rocheleau
The Sandwich Generation is a term that has been coined to describe the generation that is still raising children while having some...
Think independence for your senior family member
By Angela Rocheleau
As we celebrate our country’s independence this month, it may also be time to think about the independence of a senior loved...
Rotating a schedule of care when looking after a loved-one
By Angela Rocheleau
We often write about caregiving since this is one area we just can’t say enough about. There are so many families struggling...
