by Denise Graab | Jan 9, 2017
Rain, sleet, snow, and brrrr…it’s cold! Welcome to winter. How are you helping older adults not only survive but thrive in this season? With the winter weather and seasonal conditions come a host of health risks and concerns for seniors: from hypothermia,...
by Denise Graab | Dec 5, 2016
It’s the ‘holly jolly’ winter holiday season, and with it: several opportunities for your senior care organization to share valuable information and resources with older adults and their adult children. Whether it’s a checklist of things to...
by Denise Graab | Dec 5, 2016
Law enforcement and government officials warn that scams targeting seniors increase around the holidays — such as this holiday scam advisory from the Attorney General of Ohio. People are more in the ‘giving mood’ or more distracted (less guarded)...
by Denise Graab | Dec 5, 2016
Around this time of year, it’s not uncommon to discover that elder loved ones need to reconsider their living situations — whether to reduce clutter for decreasing fall risks, overcome years of hoarding, or to move and downsize based on increased senior...
by Denise Graab | Nov 11, 2016
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. This observance continues to this day, with a Presidential Proclamation and organizational activities like those from the Alzheimer’s Association. While much of...
by Denise Graab | Nov 11, 2016
As adult children visit their aging parent(s) over the holidays and consider needs and options for senior care, most will turn to the Internet for information and guidance. An important tool in their online research is the feedback they’ll read in online reviews...
