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Mom’s Leftovers Are Hiding in the Refrigerator

Mom’s Leftovers Are Hiding in the Refrigerator

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...
Six Ways You Can Help Your Senior Family Member Combat Loneliness

Six Ways You Can Help Your Senior Family Member Combat Loneliness

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...
Enjoying the Holidays with Seniors

Enjoying the Holidays with Seniors

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...
Moving an Aging Parent Into Your Home

Moving an Aging Parent Into Your Home

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...

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