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 […]
Father’s Day is today, and while some dads out there can be hard to buy for, planning activities for an elderly father, grandfather, uncle, or other male relative can be challenging. Dailycaring.com has a great list of activities for older men this Father’s Day which include: Stroll through an indoor shopping center. It’s a pleasant, […]
Whether it’s locking the door, wearing our seat belts, or washing our hands, we all know that there are lots of little things we do every day to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. But as we age, there may be a hazard growing in your own home that many don’t notice until it’s […]
Are advanced directives made to encourage people not to seek aggressive care? Not at all! The purpose of advance care planning is to have your voice heard and your wishes respected as you go through the health care system. We want you to receive the best care possible based on what you want and what […]
Do I need a lawyer to create an advance directive (living will, health care power of attorney, etc)? You do not need an attorney to complete either an advance directive (living will) or Health Care Power of Attorney. The advance directive also known as a living will is a legal document that states what kinds […]
Is it difficult to engage in advance care planning? Not at all! The key thing to do is have a conversation with your friends and family about what is most important to you with regard to your health care if you suddenly become very ill. The conversations that we have change as events occur in […]
What is advance care planning? National Health Care Decisions Day held annually on April 16 reminds us “it is always too early until it is too late” to think of who we would want to make health care decisions for us when and if we cannot make those decisions for ourselves. Many people think […]
You’ve likely heard the news….the population is aging. Some even call it the silver tsunami and we are hearing many things about Baby Boomers, The Best Generation, more health issues and fewer providers. As a matter of fact, by 2020, for the first time in history, the number of older people will outnumber the number […]
