Do you wish you could sleep better? I get frustrated when I can’t stay awake in the evening to read or watch TV, but am wide-awake at 4:00 AM. Then I have at least another hour until the alarm clock … Read More
A Local Gem for Alzheimer's Care Whether you live in Montgomery or Bucks County, we are very fortunate to have easy access to the Penn Memory Center in Philadelphia. What is the Penn Memory Center? It’s a National Institute on … Read More
What you should know about Shingles for Senior Care Recently a friend’s 90-something mother-in-law developed shingles. Really the only thing I recall from the couple of friends who had it was how painful it was. I thought a little exploration … Read More
When you’re a kid, drawing with crayons, finger painting or creating a potholder for mom was commonplace. As you get older, all that creativity seems to fade as family and work takes over your day to day life. However, it’s … Read More
When dealing with the demands that your busy schedule may bring, no one ever wants to feel as though they are compromising time with family. Especially with the elderly family members in your life, time is precious and spending time … Read More
Today we are celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary with a motorcycle ride to the Poconos for brunch. Between work and our dogs, getting away any longer just isn't practical right now. Recently my parents celebrated their 50th anniversary and,of … Read More
Carved in Sand – When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin What forty- or fifty-something year old wouldn’t pick this book off the shelf when they saw it? I’m in my late 40’s and becoming … Read More
Active seniors in Montgomery County are everywhere! No matter your age it’s always important to exercise and eat healthy especially when it comes to aging. Individuals with varying levels of physical health can exercise to maintain or increase strength, flexibility, … Read More
As a leading provider of Alzheimer’s care and dementia care services in Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks County PA, this is a question we hear frequently. In fact, sometimes we even ask it of ourselves! Recent research does confirm slow … Read More
Have you discussed the needed paperwork with your aging parents, grandparents, or other older relatives for whom you provide elder care? Today Dara and I had breakfast with a friend visiting from out of town to help his elderly parents … Read More