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Helping Seniors Avoid Falls in Their Homes

Helping the Elderly

Parents make homes safe for children by plugging electrical outlets and cushioning sharp corners. It may seem patronizing to suggest that children should make homes safe for their parents. Aging adults, after all, have learned to avoid the hazardous behaviors that imperil children. Still, older people as a group are more susceptible to certain kinds […]

Wearing a Style That’s All Your Own

Playful senior couple at weakly flea market - Happy elderly

One of the many good things that come with getting older is the boldness and confidence to be who you really are. If you’re like me you just won’t play the couture game any longer. Sometimes I like to appear in denims, flannels and boots, not so much Manolo stilettos. Other times I like flowing […]

Busy Hands are Happy Hands

Asian senior woman artist sketching

Okay, if you’re the caregiver I know your hands are busy. Your loved one needs your help but chances are you’ve taken over everything! You feel overwhelmingly needed but how are they feeling? My daddy is generally a pretty happy person. The only time he gets down is when he feels he can’t do the […]