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...
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 | May 18, 2022 | Aging in Place, Aging Life Care, Alzheimer's, Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Disease and Illness, Family Dynamics, Health and Safety, Health and Wellness, Health Assistance, Health Care Decisions, Injury, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Changes, Medication Management, Senior Care Solutions, Senior Health
As part of celebrating the month of May as Aging Life Care Month, we would like help educate our visitors on what it is that Aging Life Care Professionals, also known as Geriatric Care Managers, do to help aging persons and their involved family members to plan for...