by Lisa Krauss | Mar 22, 2023 | Aging Parent, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition, Senior Health
Every other Saturday, Beth visited her mom for more than just a shopping trip; it was an opportunity to reconnect and spend some quality time together. On each visit, as part of their ritual coffee break, before they ventured out on the grocery run, Beth took stock of...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 16, 2023 | Health and Wellness, Health Care Decisions, Heart Disease Prevention, Heart Health, National Heart Health Month, Preventative Healthcare
Heart disease prevention is most reliable when health and lifestyle guidelines are started early in your life. This is a good idea and goal, but most people don’t think about heart concerns when they are young and even when they do think about it, they find it...
by Lisa Krauss | Jan 23, 2023 | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caring for Parent, Family Dynamics, Health and Safety, Health and Wellness, Health Assistance, Health Care Decisions, Senior Health, Stress, Stress & Anxiety
Jackie began caring for her mother, Marie, after she returned home from a rehabilitation stay. Marie had fallen at her apartment, when she was pivoting to open the pantry door. Her foot got stuck on the carpet and even though her body made the turn, her hips and leg...
by Lisa Krauss | Dec 19, 2022 | Aging Parent, Depression, Health and Wellness, Isolation, Lifestyle Changes, Mental Health, Socialization
Loneliness is when being alone creates a feeling of sadness. Many seniors and elderly are alone for a variety of reasons. Some of those reasons may be the loss of a partner or spouse, distance from family, as well as mobility and memory issues. These all will...
by Lisa Krauss | Nov 22, 2022 | Aging Parent, Cognitive Decline, Family Dynamics, Holidays, Lifestyle Changes, New Chapter in Life
Janice and Bill have just moved into their new apartment in a newly built Senior Living Community. They are thrilled, knowing they have time to enjoy the freedom of their new life. It was a lot of work getting there but now that it is behind them, and they are ready...
