While it true that most elderly adults spend the majority of their time in a sedentary position, this state of insufficient activity can lead to numerous chr...

Arthritis is no respecter of persons. It affects more people that you realize. Below are some statistics By conservative estimates, about 54 million adults h...

National Breast Cancer Awareness month which began October 1st and ends October 31st, is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. One of the ...

First you should know that all states and the District of Columbia have laws about advance directives. Be sure to follow the specific requirements for writi...

With July right on top of us, I thought I would get the jump on this great holiday. July was declared National Blueberry month

As you age, you want to ensure you have as healthy a lifestyle as you can possibly have.

Today is 11th the annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falling is the leading cause of non-fatal and fatal injuries among the elderly age 65 and up. This a...

Keeping the neurons firing is beneficial to help stave off Alzheimers and Dementia. When an elderly person is immersed in a captivating book, it engages the...

Many cultures would interpret food based on what it looked like. A circle cut carrot looks like an eye...its good for eyesight. Celery for bone health and to...

Started in 1995, National Assisted Living Week was designated by the National Center for Assisted Living in September for one week . It always starts on Gr...

Caregivers do so many physical things to make lives easier for those in their care. However, one of their most important roles is intangible - a companion....

For Some Seniors, Eating Can Be Too Much Trouble At any age, keeping up with the necessary nutritional requirements can be difficult and confusing. However, ...

Eastern Asian cultures have provided us with an alternative to medicine and surgery. Reflexology practitioners will be massaging the pressure points found...

Grandparents are proud of their grandchildren. I encourage them to talk about them and ask for updates. To strengthen their special bonds, I help them k...

Just found this very helpful website regarding eye health "When it comes to signs of eye disease, Americans are blind to the facts. A recent survey showed th...

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/late-life-surprise-taking-care-frail-aging-parents/story?id=57359463 "In the beginning Hygiene became a war between us–me tryin...

One useful tool Interiors for Seniors has observed, memory games help with our dementia clients. Working with jigsaw and memory puzzles "At first glance, dem...

Interiors for Seniors is an advocate for dementia and Alzheimer’s help. Researching about useful techniques, we have found that meditation can be very helpfu...

Swallowing difficulties can lead to malnutrition, so here are some helpful tips to help with thi Avoid rough grains like rice or quinoa as they may cause cho...