Protect Your Hearing Month
Can you hear me now? According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss. When noise-induced, this condition is preventable. Yet, the issue of hearing loss is often passed off as someone just being “hard of hearing.” October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. One in every…
5 Myths About Aging
When it comes to aging, there should be nothing to fear. Like a fine wine, we only get better with age – right? Unfortunately, some myths about the aging process can make people stress over each birthday that passes. We debunk five common misconceptions of aging. Getting Older Is Sad Several studies show that seniors…
Is Life Better in a Skilled Nursing Facility?
When a loved one’s health starts to decline, the family must weigh all possible options to determine what’s best for quality of life. If the senior lives alone, has a health condition or is at increased risk for falls, it may be time to consider skilled nursing care as a serious option. Although your family…
5 Safe Summer Activities for Seniors
Summertime is here! For many of us, that means vacation, backyard barbeques and day trips to the beach. While we enjoy time with family and friends in the warm sunshine, our aging loved ones could be spending most of their time indoors to avoid the heat. Although it is not advised that seniors spend their…