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Food for Seniors When Smell and Taste Change
As people age their ability to smell and taste foods and aromas can change. A sense of smell is directly connected to the ability to fully taste foods. As these senses dull, it can reduce seniors’ enjoyment of food and…
Music Therapy for Dementia: How Music Can Be Good Medicine
We all know that music makes us feel good. Even as infants, we are soothed by the calming effect of a simple lullaby, and according to research, this phenomenon continues well into old age. Simply listening to music has been…
The Three Best Ways to Address Sleep Disturbances/Improve Sleep
It’s common for seniors to experience sleep disturbances. The National Sleep Foundation says that 44 percent of older persons experience insomnia “at least a few nights per week or more”. The side effects of not sleeping well are more serious…
First Aid 101 for Family Caregivers
Knowing some basic first aid tips and techniques can equip you to react in an emergency situation and help loved ones. First Aid 101: What You Need to Know What is First Aid? First Aid is helping someone who is…
Fire Safety for Seniors: Facts & Prevention for Adults 65+
Fire safety is an important consideration for every home, however, it’s especially important for seniors, who are more than twice as likely to be killed or injured by a fire than the general population. Here are some staggering statistics from…
How to Know When It’s Time to Take the Keys from Seniors
One of the most difficult situations to handle with a senior loved one is whether or not he or she should still be behind the wheel. The prospect of losing that type of independence can be especially devastating for a…
