by John OKeeffe | Mar 25, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
Feeling like no one needs me anymore. That was the answer given to me when I asked an elderly client what the hardest part about getting older was. But what causes loneliness among the elderly, and how can we help to alleviate it? Studies show that Seniors who are...
by John OKeeffe | Mar 12, 2016 | Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
As we age, or as our parents age, it becomes more and more challenging to live independently. Day to day tasks, can become more difficult. Here are some tips on what adult children or caregivers can do to help your elderly loved one live independently. Keep a current...
by John OKeeffe | Feb 29, 2016 | Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
We’ve all misplaced common things like keys, or our wallet, or blanked on a name of someone you just met. When we’re young, we don’t tend to pay too much attentions to these kind of memory challenges.But as we age, sometimes we worry about what they...
by John OKeeffe | Feb 6, 2016 | Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
Valentine’s Day is all about love and romance, and who doesn’t like that? The special attention showered upon us each February 14th evokes the warm and gooey feelings we felt when we first fell in love. For many seniors, however, this annual day of love...
by John OKeeffe | Dec 19, 2015 | Difficult Conversations, Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
Regardless of your age, setting new goals is always a good idea. Goals help to keep us focused on positive things and help us make good decisions. And of course, New Year’s is a time of year that we always reflect on things we may have not done the previous...
by John OKeeffe | Nov 30, 2015 | Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
If you’re like the majority of Seniors, you probably want to live in your own home for as long as possible. You like your feeling of independence, and want to remain independent as long as possible. The thought of paying for an Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing...
