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While the holiday season is usually a cheerful time, it can be lonely or isolated for many older adults. Here are 5 tips to help you and your loved ones connect and cherish the holiday season together. Keep Communication a Priority If you are unable to visit your loved ones regularly, just picking up the […]

Diabetes is a serious condition that affects 30.3 million people in America. November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we want to give you our guide to understanding and treating diabetes to help you or your loved ones stay healthy. What is Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, is a chronic autoimmune condition

Winter is a joyful season of fun, family, and food. However, the cold weather, flu and cold season, and poor traveling conditions can make these winter months especially difficult for the elderly. This guide will provide some practical ways to help you or a loved one stay healthy this winter. Cold & Flu Season It

Every year, the Alzheimer’s Association hosts an annual walk to raise awareness and support to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. This month, our local communities are having their ALZ Walks and we want to provide you with more information about Alzheimer’s and how this powerful event is supporting those affected by it. About Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s

The holidays are meant to be a joyous time full of memories and celebration. However, these happy occasions can pose challenges for seniors and their family members. Older adults with mobility issues or conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can feel isolated when everyone is getting together for celebrations and family visits.

Winter is a beautiful season, but the ice and snow can make it difficult for anyone—especially seniors. Although this season presents some unique challenges, it’s possible to be prepared to face them. Here are five tips to safely enjoy the season! Avoid Slipping on Ice Icy sidewalks and roads are a slipping hazard in the

Exercise can be an extremely helpful tool to combat arthritis. Not only can it help reduce pain, exercise can also increase range of motion, boost joint flexibility, and even improve your mood. Here are five great exercises that can help you or a loved one. Walking Walking is a highly effective, low-impact exercise that can

Modern families differ greatly from those of our parents – children, siblings and parents often live far apart, and many seniors find themselves virtually orphaned, particularly after the death of a spouse. Isolation, mental illness, poor health and even injury are common among these “orphaned” seniors. It’s heartbreaking to think about, but families have changed

The search for an assisted living community for your loved one is crucial as part of ensuring your senior’s comfort and security. You want to be prepared to make the right decision, the first time. Knowing what mistakes to avoid will help you be better prepared in the search to find just the right community.

Hooray, you’re home for the holidays! Time to catch up with old friends, stop into your favorite restaurant, and visit mom. But as you pull into her driveway, hungry for her famous sweet potato pie, you see that the house looks a little neglected. The driveway is slick with ice, and the sidewalk looks like

The holidays are wonderful – a time to reconnect with family and friends, to remember celebrations of the past, and to embrace new relationships. But for those that are home-bound, this time of year can mean a struggle with loneliness and sadness. On the other hand, with a little help from you, this can be

Caring for a loved one who needs assistance daily can be exhausting, especially if you’re trying to manage their care alone. Lotsa Helping Hands connects you to a local community and provides tools to help you manage the care of your senior or loved one. LHH can help you create a calendar to track appointments

Many seniors believe that low vision is just a sign of aging, but often symptoms are signs of more serious yet treatable conditions. Identifying symptoms early on can help stop or prevent the progression of these diseases, allowing you to keep your vision quality at its best for as long as possible. Understanding what can