The Christmas Tree Man
by Donald Cooper I often caution clients about the danger of ‘judging’ customers by how they’re dressed, or by who they appear to be. Back in my days as an ‘almost famous’ retailer of ladies fashions and gifts, I learned this powerful and moving lesson from ’The Christmas Tree Man’.
How to Care for Your Senior Family Members During the Holiday Season
As the holiday season rolls around, COVID-19 is likely keeping seniors and their families apart. Here are some of the ways you can brighten their holiday experience.
How To Have A Safe Thanksgiving For Seniors
Thanksgiving is all about reminiscing, reflecting, and togetherness. For seniors, this can be a challenge due to memory issues, health concerns, or family members living far away. Celebrating the holidays with your senior loved ones can also be overwhelming.
World Senior Citizen Day
Back in 1988, former US President Ronald Reagan founded a day that would eventually be known under proclamation of the United Nations as ‘World Senior Citizen Day.’ This celebration of gratitude to seniors all over the globe occurs on August 21stof each year.
Beating the Summer Heat at Home During COVID-19
The CDC suggests that we should think of our body as like a personal air conditioning unit. Whenever your body heats up from the hot weather outside, your ‘internal’ air conditioner starts using its coolant (your sweat.) So it’s important to replenish that lost ‘coolant’ by drinking lots of water.
Fall Risk Prevention Tips and Choosing a Medical Alert System
One out of three seniors will fall this year, but fewer than half of them will talk with their doctors about it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls are also the No.
Halloween Safety Tips for Seniors
Halloween can be a fun holiday for most, but it can be a very stressful time for seniors, particularly those with mental and/or physical complications. Some seniors may be concerned with their safety during this time, as strangers coming to their home can inflict fear.
Safe & Effective Transportation for Seniors
After she retired, Mabel moved into her dream home in the country, far from the hustle and bustle of the city where she'd lived and worked. But, as her vision worsened, her adult children convinced her to stop driving. After she gave up the car, she found herself feeling isolated and lonely. It was hard to get to doctor appointments and her volunteer work. Amidst her protests, her family
Medicare's New Rules
Medicare covers home care services when strict eligibility requirements are met, including the need for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or part-time skilled nursing care. In addition, the beneficiary must be homebound.
Live Well, Work Well
Mental health plays a huge role in your overall health and well-being. It affects everything, including how we think, feel and act, and helps determine how we make healthy choices and cope with stress.
11 scary things that could happen if you don't get enough vitamin D
With fewer daylight hours and colder temperatures, it can be challenging to get enough vitamin D during the winter months.
Without the proper amounts of vitamin D, however, you could be at risk for all kinds of health problems, including heart conditions and weakened bones. Children who have vitamin D deficiencies are also at higher risks of developing rickets.
