Celebrity hottie Rob Lowe cared for his mother with the help of his brothers and wrote about the demanding and rewarding time in a series of articles in late 2018, helping the 40 million or so caregivers realize that they are not in this alone. That’s a crazy high number, when you think about it. Read More
Category: New Habits
New Year, New Habits: The importance of resolutions for older folks
During January and beyond, the morning talk shows are ripe with ideas for healthier living, streamlined routines, technology hacks and more. The point is, viewers should be setting attainable goals and sticking to them. This aspirational motivation is relevant for older viewers in TV land and in our real lives. Why shouldn’t seniors try to Read More
New Year, New Habits: Decluttering an elderly person’s home. What to keep, donate, toss.
As you age, having a place for everything in your home is critical to maintaining your health and safety. But it can be emotionally difficult for seniors to choose what to keep, toss, or donate—without support. Check out these tips for helping your elderly loved one clean up a messy home and improve the clutter Read More
New Year, New Habits series: Organizing medications and vitamins
If your Mom or Dad is getting confused easily or is a potential episode of Hoarders on A&E, it’s time to intervene and make their life less stress, and consequently yours. Plus, medication errors are no joke, including not taking medication because you can’t find it or taking the wrong medication. Let’s get started by Read More