by Lisa Krauss | May 23, 2024 | Aging Life Care, Aging Parent, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, Family Caregiver, Health and Wellness
Read Previous ABC Blogs – A & B Accessibility & Balance C, D, & E – Community, Decision Making, & Emotional Well-Being F is for Finances and G is for Guardianship H is for Healthcare, I is for Independence, and J is for Joy K is for...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 14, 2024 | Aging Life Care, Aging Parent, Caring for Parent, Dementia, Family Memories, Health and Wellness
While the term “golden years” creates a mixed response, the approach of the years around aging often brings with it a host of changes, both physical and cognitive. Dementia, a condition characterized by a decline in memory, problem-solving, and other thinking...
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...
