Family Matters Blog & Press
What Does Modifying Your Home Cost to Keep Your Senior at Home?
Keeping an aging adult at home is important to maintain independence, but their home may need to be modified in various ways in order for them to stay at home. Keeping your aging parent or grandparent at home is important…
7 Good Habits for Maintaining a Healthy Back (& Preventing Back Pain)
Back pain affects nearly every American. It’s estimated that 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. In addition, low back pain costs Americans at least $50 billion in healthcare costs each year.…
Benefits of Pet Interaction for Seniors
Age infers many benefits, among them an incredible knowledge base, mastery of lifelong skills, and a certain wisdom and perspective lacking in youth. Despite all that senior citizens have to offer, though, this group is often marginalized. When seniors lose…
Alzheimer’s Disease & Jumbled Language: Communicating with Aphasia
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses it can impact language. For some, the disease robs the ability to articulate needs and hold conversations. For others, it creates aphasia, a disorder that affects language functions and can cause words to become jumbled. It…
Managing your Self-Care when Caring for Others with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Caregivers who care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia should manage their stress to prevent burnout and keep their caregiving optimism high. What is Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease? Dementia is an umbrella term for memory loss and other mental…
6 Outdoor Activities for Seniors to Enjoy During the Summer
Getting outside during the summer offers actual health benefits to seniors. A Harvard Health study explains that time in the sun raises Vitamin D levels and improves moods. For many seniors, a regular mood boost provided by outdoor activity…
