Hearing loss affects an increasing number of seniors, making it not only hard to hear but to enjoy life overall. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders(NIDCD), out of seniors ages 65 through 74, approximately one in three are dealing with......
After being settled in one place for many years, the time may come that long-term care is necessary. Moving to a long-term care community, however, can come with difficult-to-process emotions and reluctance to change. Although moving can be overwhelming and cause anxiety or depression, it......
If you have seen the movie The Notebook, adapted from Nicholas Sparks’s book with the same title, you know the power that music can have over those with memory loss. In this movie, Allie relives her life through a story being told by her husband,......
As seniors age, the risk for falls increases. In an article from the National Council On Aging (NCOA) website, it states that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one fourth of Americans aged 65 and older suffer from a fall. This......
Home is often considered a safe haven where we can unwind and relax. We often think that it is one of the safest places that we can be – where we are in control. We don’t usually think about the hidden dangers that may be......
