Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year from Griswold

As we wake up to frosted windows and fall asleep to the colors of stringed lights, the holiday season encourages gathering with the people we love while embracing old traditions and creating new memories.  Some families love to attend holiday concerts and festive activities, while others enjoy spending the night at home watching movies and … Continued

When Aging Parents Can’t Live Alone

The baby boomer generation is growing older which is leaving many Millennials wondering, “Can I leave my elderly parent home alone?” Whether or not to leave an elderly parent alone is a difficult decision, especially because once you determine they cannot be alone, you need to figure out what to do next. Some signs can … Continued

Forgetful in Old Age: Elderly Forgetfulness

Thanksgiving is over, and we have all returned to our busy lives in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. Home for the holidays is the place most of us want to be. When you reflect on your time at home this Thanksgiving, are the following thoughts crossing your mind more than Dad’s lost glasses or … Continued

COPD Life Expectancy: The 4 Stages

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that constricts airways and causes difficulty breathing. With this condition, one may be concerned with life expectancy. What is COPD life expectancy? What is the life expectancy for COPD stage 4? Is stage 4 COPD life expectancy survivable? In this post, we will … Continued

CNA vs LPN vs RN: What’s the Difference?

The medical field is full of acronyms – you practically need a degree just to keep track of all of them. Some of the acronyms you will encounter most often, especially as you or a loved one move into assisted living – are CNA, LPN and RN. So what is the difference between an RN, … Continued

Cyber Security Tips for Seniors

Older people are scammed out of more than $3 billion each year and this population is typically a top target for con artists, especially online. In this post, we will review some scams to look out for regarding computer security for seniors as well as ways to enhance internet security for seniors. Common Threats in … Continued

Elderly Pneumonia Survival Rate

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, fungi or a virus. It causes the air sacs in the lungs to fill up with fluid, leading to coughing, a fever, chills, and trouble breathing. Pneumonia is particularly dangerous for the elderly, and is frequently cited as the fifth leading cause of death in … Continued