by John OKeeffe | Jun 25, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Tips for Family Caregivers
During the hot months of summer, it is advised for seniors especially, to stay indoors and to keep cool, because they are more prone to heat related illnesses. So, how can you stay active while keeping cool, and what are some things that caregivers can do to keep...
by John OKeeffe | Apr 24, 2016 | Potpourri, Tips for Family Caregivers
Spring is a beautiful time of year. Millions of Americans suffer from allergies this time of year, and the Elderly are not exempt from the stuffy noses and watery eyes that accompany allergies. But, unlike most of those millions, Seniors often have complicating...
by John OKeeffe | Apr 17, 2016 | Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
It often takes a crisis of some sort to act as a catalyst for conversations to occur about living independently. But if you are paying attention, you’ll likely notice signs indicating your parents aren’t as independent as they once were. Elders who want to...
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...
