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How to Create a Stress-Management Plan with Your Senior

An elderly woman is being comforted by a younger woman.

When we think about our aging loved ones, we often overlook how stressful the current changes in their lives can be. While stress affects everyone, seniors experience it differently due to health changes, loss of independence, and shifting social connections—all while possibly belonging to generations where mental health discussions were uncommon. As the ones in […]

5-Step Guide to Developing a Long-Term Care Plan

An elderly man holds an iPad while an in-home nurse assists him with what he is viewing on his screen.

The aging process is a beautiful part of life. It also comes with challenges that sometimes mean that the seniors in our lives need long-term care for their overall health and wellness. Everyone’s experience with aging is different, but signs like missed medications, issues with balance or falling, or diminished physical or home hygiene can […]

Stroke Recovery Guide: How to Best Support Your Loved One Post Stroke

Senior man sitting down with a caregiver behind him resting their hand on his shoulder.

Stroke recovery is a journey that marks the beginning of reclaiming a stroke survivor’s independence and quality of life. When someone experiences a stroke, it can affect various aspects of their functioning — from movement and speech to cognitive abilities and holistic well-being. While the recovery process can sometimes be challenging, it can lead to […]

How to Support Your Senior During the Doldrums of Winter: Post-Holiday Seasonal Affective Disorder

Senior couple dancing romantically in the snow

It’s a new year. Holiday celebrations have come to a close, and life’s routine is starting to return. For some, this transition from a lot of activity back to normalcy is easy, but for seniors who are struggling with seasonal affective disorder, this can be a challenging time. With the turn of the calendar, the […]

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? The Special Role Neighbors Can Play in Seniors’ Lives

how to be good neighbors to seniors

September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day, which aims to improve community engagement and reverse the growing trend of isolation in neighborhoods. This trend leads to more loneliness and fewer friendships among neighbors. Lack of community support and isolation has hit seniors the hardest, as they are most prone to losing their social connections as […]