What Are The Differences Between Power Wheelchairs and Electric Scooters?
At first blush, power wheelchairs and mobility scooters may seem indistinguishable. After all, they are both electrically-operated mobility aids. Despite... more
Does Facebook Make Seniors Smarter?
There have been numerous studies that extoll the evils of social media, largely focused on Facebook users. These studies show... more
Six Deadly Diseases Plaguing Senior Citizens
A person born in the year 1900 could expect to live about 47 years. Now, just 113 years later, people... more
Music to Remember for Dementia Sufferers
I’ve written before about the helplessness of watching a family member slip away into dementia and some ways you can... more
Seniors, Strap on Your Sneakers!
I recently came across a great program called Silver Sneakers. It gives seniors access to fitness facilities, online programs and... more
Three Reasons Why Seniors Shouldn’t Exercise
Everybody at every stage of life has heard it a million times (and more): Exercise is good for you. And... more
The Disappearing Dementia Patient
If you are caring for a patient with dementia or trying to maintain a relationship with an afflicted family member,... more
Dementia Patients Can’t Handle Sticks and Stones
In our last post, we looked at ways to communicate with patients suffering from dementia. One of the most useful... more
Best Ways to Communicate with a Loved One with Dementia
The loss of communication that comes with dementia is a hardship for everyone involved. The loss is generally gradual and... more
Taking Care
Taking care of others is a part of the human experience. Over the course of a lifetime, caring for spouses,... more