Better with Age

There are things you can do to feel better about your caregiving situation, relieve the guilt, and still make sure your loved one gets the best care. But, you must take care of yourself, too.

Routines can be incredibly helpful in managing the symptoms associated with chronic disease and keeping track of medications. Explore why routines are so important for seniors with chronic illness and how they can help improve their overall quality of life.

As winter arrives, it’s important to take extra safety precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. For seniors, winter safety is especially important.

Seniors need to take proactive steps to prevent holiday depression. If you are a senior, or if you have elderly loved ones, here are some tips to keep in mind during the holidays.

The benefits to our heart of a healthy diet are well known, but what about the benefits to our brain? Read top findings on foods that are “neuroprotective” in some way.

It is a difficult place to be in to see your parents aging and starting to fail. As we switch roles between parent and child, we become the caregiver. This is often difficult for both of us.

Caring for a loved one who is advancing in age comes with challenges, but if they are also living with a disability, it can be very taxing. You want them to be comfortable and cared for.

There are steps you can take to make sure your senior is better prepared to avoid falls. Even a few small improvements can mean keeping their mobility and their independence.

Just because it’s colder outside doesn’t mean we all need to hibernate. Here are some great activities to boost the well-being of seniors.

As we get older, our bones can become more fragile and brittle. We aren’t as active as we once were and we don’t always eat the same things. This is a contributing factor to falls.