July 30, 2018 —
The hurricane season is upon us again. Much as we would like it to stay away with all of its complications, there is little to be done about it. Except adequate preparation. As we prepare for impending challenges, it is especially important to keep the elderly in mind. So, as the 2018 hurricane season draws... Read More
July 15, 2018 —
7 Summer Safety Tips to Keep Seniors Cool in the Summer Summertime is fun time for many of us – even as it can get really uncomfortable. But that’s not the case with seniors. The summertime presents them with the risk of overheating and heat stroke, making the summer a dangerous time for the elderly... Read More
March 20, 2017 —
One seriously overlooked area of senior care is also a very simple one: Get outside more. The word we have for the outdoors–nature–even suggests to us the fundamental importance of enjoying the outdoors. Just like when we refer to something as being second nature, or doing something “naturally,” we mean that it is something instinctive;... Read More
March 13, 2017 —
Do you feel robbed of your precious beauty sleep because of daylight savings? So did Boston University professor William Anthony, which is why in 1999 he created National Napping Day: a day dedicated to catching up on the sleep lost from daylight savings time changes. This “holiday” is observed annually and, along with recovering that... Read More
March 8, 2017 —
As we celebrate our sixth year of servicing the South Florida community we reflect on the positive impact we have had on our clients and their families, and the lessons they’ve imparted on us. We would like to share some of these invaluable lessons with you: Tend to the issues of today, so we can celebrate... Read More
December 23, 2016 —
Before you head back home….. We hope you enjoyed our sunshine, beaches, golf courses, restaurants, and all that Florida has to offer. But more importantly we hope you shared quality time with your loved ones, that you created more memories for you and them, and hopefully had time to observe how they are faring away from... Read More
September 12, 2016 —
Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” In removing such “dust,” especially from the lives of those undergoing cognitive decline, art becomes more than just an aesthetically pleasing activity meant to keep the elderly occupied. Instead, art functions as a powerful source of physical and mental well-being, as... Read More
June 30, 2016 —
As people go through the aging process, they may find that their bodies are no longer as sturdy and hardy as they used to be; and that certain activities and lifestyle choices that were once perfectly normal now affect them very differently. This phenomenon manifests itself in many different ways, but a major one for... Read More
June 15, 2016 —
As our loved ones age, one of the most important things, both to them and to the ones that care for them, is maintaining their sense of independence. At a stage of life when it seems that much of what they previously took for granted is being taken away from them, we try to do... Read More