News and Resources

Dealing with a senior loved one who has stopped taking their medications can be a difficult situation for the caregiver or family member. Learn about the reasons why they stop and what you can do.

 In seniors, some common neurological disorders include Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease and neuropathy. There isn’t a cure for all neurological disorders but there are treatments and life modifications that can be implemented in order to manage the condition and enable older people to live a more normal and fulfilling life.

As we age, music, in the form of formalized therapy as well as informally in every day life, can go a long way in helping seniors live a higher quality of life.

The holidays, once a time of making great memories and participating in festive occasions, can become an emotional burden for seniors who have lost loved ones and friends. Learn way you can help.

Elderly often suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses which can be devastating for both family and patient.  Learn the main difference betwween palliative and hospice care -  two alternatives for these kinds of cases.

How to Talk to a Loved One with Breast Cancer

Grappling with a new diagnosis in an elderly loved one can be especially daunting, and sometimes family and friends find it difficult to talk about the cancer to their loved one. Learn how to talk with your elder when they are diagnosed with cancer.
 

Did you know? According to the CDC,  people over 70 are at higher risk of being diagnosed with a new cancer and in the state of Florida, the rate of cancer is nearly 3% higher than the national average. Learn about ways to care for an elderly loved one fighting cancer.

Floridians know how hot summers can get in our great state. But did you know elderly can be a greater risk when the humidity is also high? Here are some insights about why, what to look out for and what to do if your loved one presents symptoms of over heating.

There are a lot of buzz words in the health care industry these days, and the concept of self-care is one of them. So, what does it mean and why is it so important for seniors? 

Finding the best solution for you and your loved one is certainly a process, but it can be manageable if you have the right process and ask the right questions.