Social interaction among people of all ages is important for emotional, physical and cognitive health. As we get older, the likelihood of living alone increases. Children are grown and out of the house, and a spouse may no longer be around. What steps are you taking to help the seniors in your life avoid social…
Social interaction helps elderly loved ones to live a healthier life
We are communal beings by nature, designed to connect with people we care about and those who care about us. With more older adults living alone, social isolation is becoming very common. This feeling may be more detrimental to health and overall well being than you realize. A study published in The Journal of Primary…
How to address the emotional and psychological concerns of aging parents
Caring for aging parents is a journey that involves communication, community services, family support, financial resources, legal expertise and medical care. This process may come with the reality of psychological strain for both the parents and their children. The good news: You are not alone. There are ways in which to address and help alleviate…
What are the options for senior living?
Do you have a parent or loved one who is in need of a senior living facility or care center? It’s easy to become overwhelmed when trying to choose the best for someone you love. To help simplify the process, here are some of the most common senior living options along with brief descriptions. Adult…
A gift that can’t be wrapped: spending the holidays at home
The holidays are a very special time to spend with family. This season provides the opportunity to reflect on memories made, and think of the times to come. You may recall the cherished memory of visiting grandma and grandpa’s house during the holidays, or growing up having a cozy holiday season with mom and dad…
Safe At Home – Making Your Home More Secure
Practical advice for making your home more secure By Dorothy Muffett Karen Freer was thrilled when her mother-in-law, at age 87, was able to return to the comforts of her own home following surgery to repair a fractured hip. “She was able to avoid going into a long-term care facility with the help of some…
Practical Advice for Increasing Home Safety
Home Safety Tips III: Making your Home More Secure: Our homes should be the place where we feel the safest and most secure. As you age, or if you are facing knee or hip surgery, it may be a good time to assess your home to help avoid unnecessary accidents. Perhaps you will be sent home…
Making Lives Better with Long-Term Care
Dorothy Muffett, founder and President of Baywood Home Care in Minnesota, explains that private pay home care is a good option for people who need long-term care. “There are a lot of older people who want to continue living in their home. They don’t want to move to an assisted living or a nursing home….
How Common is Depression in Seniors? What Can We Do?
Depression is an issue that afflicts a wide variety of people regardless of their health, age, or history. Although it can affect people of all ages, over 1 in 5 seniors will be affected with depression at some point. Despite what some pessimists may believe, while depression is common in senior populations, it is certainly…
Benefits of Home Care for Families of Seniors
“I couldn’t do my job because I was pretty much in pieces. My 15-year-old daughter is mad at me because I am so engaged with my mother. I am alternately so sad about my mother’s decline that I can’t stop crying and so enraged that my life is being messed up that I want to…