Summer is in full swing, especially here in Florida. Temperatures for the past three weeks have all been 90+ and no relief is in sight. Did you know that seniors…
We use our GPS to get everywhere these days. What’s the first thing we do in a new city or on vacation? Check the GPS. If your car doesn’t have…
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. It is a progressive disease, meaning symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming…
Smart phones and other high-tech devices can be intimidating, especially to people over 60. But technology doesn’t have to be scary and daunting, and using that new iPhone or computer…
When your aging parent lives alone, far away from you, what do you do to make sure he or she is OK? Are daily or weekly scheduled phone calls, or…
The newly released U.S. Census report predicts the senior population worldwide will reach 1.6 billion by the year 2050. In the U.S. alone, the current senior population is 48 million…
Spring is in the air and it’s time to begin spring cleaning. Caregivers and family members can also use this as a check up on their older loved ones. It…
Do you know about mindfulness? It is an intentional state of mind — a mind without judgement. It means living in the moment. Mindfulness can be achieved through practiced meditation….
Have you heard of TIFF’s Initiative? In 2005, Christine Olson’s 22-year-old daughter, Tiffany, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Palmetto. Christine was not notified of the accident until six…
More than one third of people over the age of 65 are susceptible to falls. In fact, the most common cause of injury in the elderly is falls. Do you know…