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...
by Lisa Krauss | Oct 20, 2022 | Aging Parent, Caregiving, Caring for Parent, Family Dynamics, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle Changes, Moving, Planning for the Future, Relocation
“My parents took care of me, so I want to return that favor and take care of them.” Many of us have uttered those word when faced with decisions regarding care arrangements for one or both of your parent(s). This most often becomes a consideration when one...
by Lisa Krauss | Sep 29, 2022 | Finding Purpose in Life, Health and Wellness, Hobbies for Seniors, Lifestyle Changes, New Chapter in Life, Priorities, Senior Fun and Activities
On October 31, 2021, William Shatner, age 90, made history by being the oldest person to travel to space. Famous for his role as Captain Kirk on Star Trek, it seemed fitting that he took the trip and set the current record of the oldest person to go into space. A few...
