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 | 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...
by Lisa Krauss | Aug 25, 2022 | Finding Purpose in Life, Health and Wellness, Hobbies for Seniors, Isolation, Lifestyle Changes, Senior Fun and Activities, Socialization
Hobbies provide a great way for seniors to stay mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy in their aging years. Though they can be important for people of all ages, they’re especially important for those 60 and up! After retirement, some seniors may pick up...
by Lisa Krauss | Jun 22, 2022 | Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Family Dynamics, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Memory Box, Memory Loss, New Chapter in Life, Senior Fun and Activities
For those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other types of memory loss, it can be difficult for them to recall events or people from the past. A Memory Box filled with special keepsakes from past holidays, memorabilia, and souvenirs from special events, along with...
