What information do I need to take to the doctor with me concerning my 91-year-old mother, who can no longer drive? – K. Martin Check out this great checklist from Dr. Nelson that lists the information you should have at hand if you are involved in the care of an elderly parent/relative. Feel free […]
September 10th is National Grandparents Day, celebrating the wonderful and fulfilling role of being a grandparent. Interestingly, over time, the role of grandparents has diversified and includes grandparents as primary caregivers of grandchildren. Custodial grandparents are those grandparents who have legal custody of their grandchildren and are an often-overlooked group of caregivers. This can happen […]
When I was growing up I would hear my parents say things that I thought were rather strange, “When I start to do something, I feel 21 years old in my head. Then when I start to do it, my body laughs at me!” Now that I’ll soon be 70 years old, my parents suddenly seem […]
As kids are returning to school this month, it’s time for kids around the country to get their vaccines before heading back to the classroom. But did you now that the need for vaccines doesn’t stop after childhood? The CDC recommends adults over 65 or starting at age 50 with certain medical conditions should receive both […]
Feel like watching a movie tonight? Check out Ranker.com’s list of the best films about older couples. As the website says “middle age romance between older people in the movies can often be richer than young love.” You can find Ranker’s list here – get the popcorn ready and watch a great movie tonight!
Happy World Friendship Day, everyone! Whether it’s a friend you’ve known since kindergarten or a new buddy you’ve just met, today is a day to appreciate all the friends in our lives. According to the AARP, the older we get, the more important our friendships become to our health and well-being, even more so than […]
Our Lady of the Lake Elderly Housing was begun as a vision of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Sisters 1992 with the construction of a 5-story building with 68 apartments. Partnering with the U.S Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the facility was dedicated to providing affordable, quality housing for independent seniors (over the age […]
Summer time is here, the days are longer and we are outside enjoying the great outdoors. Spending time at the beach, gardening, and afternoon walks are all treasured summer past times. However, older adults are more susceptible to high temperatures for a variety of reasons. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, older […]
July is the “Sandwich Generation recognition” month- What does this mean? The Pew Research Center describes the sandwich generation as middle aged adults which are “sandwiched” between their aging parents and their children. Romeo Vitelli, PhD. describes this phenomenon in Psychology Today by which the older generation is living longer, leaving their adult children to care […]
According to the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s is defined as a brain disorder that is both progressive and irreversible. Alzheimer’s disease slowly destroys both memory and thinking skills, and soon those with Alzheimer’s are unable to carry out the simplest tasks. Below is a video from the NIH which explains Alzheimer’s disease and the changes it […]
