Stroke Patient Care at Home

Recovering from a stroke can be challenging. Strokes can cause both cognitive and physical deficits, and often cause anger and depression as the survivor works through their recovery. Luckily, after stroke care at home is possible, as it puts the survivor in a familiar setting which can assist in their recovery. Caring for someone who … Continued

Contractors Taking Advantage of Elderly Adults

We’ve all heard horror stories about fraud and the elderly. There is no shortage of people looking to take advantage of seniors, and fraudulent contractors are no exception. Whether you are looking to help your loved ones avoid senior fraud, or you’re looking for advice after being scammed by a contractor — this post will … Continued

Early Signs of Breast Cancer in Seniors

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Only about 9% of all new breast cancer cases in the U.S. are diagnosed in women younger than 45 years old, meaning that as we age the risk of breast cancer only increases. If breast … Continued

Decluttering Tips for Seniors: When the Elderly Stop Cleaning

It can be remarkable when we look around and see how much stuff we have accumulated as we age. Additionally, house cleaning for the elderly becomes challenging as it becomes more difficult to move around, bend, squat, and lift like we used to. Seniors often give up and stop cleaning all together.  The problem arises … Continued