Nutritional Strategies for Dementia Care and Prevention

Posted on May 31st, 2013 by Dara Trout

Vitamins and nutritional supplements are one approach for dementia care and prevention. Last week Dara and I attended a Safety & Wellness Fair for the employees and clients of Indian Creek Foundation. Our table was next to the table … Read More

Senior Home Care - Avoid Scams Targeted to the Elderly

Posted on May 28th, 2013 by Dara Trout

Watch out for these 3 popular scams against the elderly With the spring weather in full swing, there are some scams that are more prevalent this time of the year and the elderly can be the focus of these scams. … Read More

May 29, 2013 is 20th Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Posted on May 23rd, 2013 by Dara Trout

A Senior Health Day Set Aside Just to Remind Folks that It's Never Too Late to Be Fit and Active. National Senior Health & Fitness Day encourages older Americans to keep themselves physically fit and active. Check out the National … Read More

5 Elder Care Strategies for the 'Sandwich Generation' and their Employers

Posted on May 21st, 2013 by Dara Trout

Nurturing Kids and Providing Elder Care for Parents Puts Burdens on Middle-aged Adults... and Employers Recently US News and World Report published an article that captures the challenges of the 'Sandwich generation.' That term is meant to describe those people, usually … Read More

Alzheimer's Care: Dealing with Common Behaviors

Posted on May 18th, 2013 by Dara Trout

Common Behaviors of Alzheimer’s Disease and Ideas on How to Deal with Them Last week I was happy to participate in my first Dementia Conference sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. It took place in King of Prussia, PA and was well … Read More

National Women's Health Week: 5 Key Osteoporosis Questions for Senior Women

Posted on May 14th, 2013 by Dara Trout

Five Key Questions and Answers about Osteoporosis May 12-18, 2o13 is National Women's Health Week and the entire month of May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month. Since osteoporosis is such an important topic for senior women, this is … Read More

Home Health Care in Pennsylvania

Posted on May 14th, 2013 by Dara Trout

When looking for the best home health care services in Pennsylvania for your loved ones, it is vital to find a home care facility that your family can trust. Trusting in the assistance and security of your health care provider … Read More

12 Telltale Signs Your Aging Relative Needs Some Help

Posted on May 11th, 2013 by Dara Trout

Holiday visits can demonstrate need for elder care for aging relatives. The next few months bring quite a few opportunities to visit with relatives. Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, July 4th, even summer family vacations are all coming up quickly. … Read More

Tips and Technologies to Help Seniors Remain Safe and in Their Homes Longer: Part 2--Home Automation

Posted on May 9th, 2013 by Dara Trout

Home Automation Can Make Independent Living Safer and Easier for Seniors! In Part 1, I reviewed the concept of a Personal Emergency Response System for seniors. As its name states, it is used for emergencies. Home Automation technology, on the … Read More

Tips and Technologies to Help Seniors Remain Safe and in Their Homes Longer: Part 1--the PERS

Posted on May 6th, 2013 by Dara Trout

How can I make senior independent living safer for my loved ones, you ask? I must admit, I’m a bit of a geek! I love all things technology. I have had some type of home automation for over 30 years. … Read More