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7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Walk

When one hears the word “exercise” it often conjures up thoughts about crowded gyms, a long boring run, or some other sweat-filled, breathless activity. But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be that wa...

The Ultimate Caregiver's Guide for Senior Winter Safety

The Ultimate Caregiver’s Guide for Senior Winter Safety

Here in the Pacific Northwest, the 2019 winter season was shaping up to be a mild one. In fact, while the Northeast was hit with the Polar Vortex, here in the PNW we were experiencing warm, sunny weat...

7 Ways to Help Your Senior Lower Their Sugar Consumption

Too much sugar is bad for you. There’s no denying that, and everyone knows it. Although people like to, dare we say, sugarcoat the issue and minimize the problem by saying they have a sweet tooth, con...

8 Ways to Protect Your Senior’s Skin This Winter

8 Ways to Protect Your Senior’s Skin This Winter

If you are reading this, congratulations! You successfully made it through the holiday season. In fact, we’re already a week into 2019. Honestly, we can’t believe it. It seems like 2000 was just yeste...

What to Do When Seniors with Dementia Repeat Themselves

Remember that movie “Groundhog Day” where actor Bill Murray is forced to repeat the same day over and over? Sometimes being a caregiver for an older adult who has dementia can feel a little like that....

Dealing properly with incontinence means managing the practical issues that pop up. Learn more.

Six Tips for Managing the Practical Problems with Incontinence

There is a lot to deal with in terms of helping an aging adult with incontinence, but if you stick to the practical considerations, you and your senior can get a handle on what is happening. Talk Abou...