Is it Time to Update Your Estate Planning Documents?
It may be time to contact your estate planning attorney if it has been a while since you updated (or reviewed) your estate plan.
Walk Intensity Can Lower Dementia Risk, Weight
We all know walking is good for us, but new research suggests that walking with a little more oomph can improve the benefits.
Recommended Reading for February 2023
Coping with Your Difficult Older Parent: A Guide for Stressed Out Children
Workouts for Seniors: 4 Things to Consider Before Getting Started
In this interview, Dr. Susan Scharpf discusses the best ways for seniors to get started with a workout routine and some great tools to help make it a habit.
The Challenges of Being ‘Sandwiched’
As seniors continue to live longer, more Americans are finding themselves falling into the “sandwich generation”: adults who are caring both for their children and their older relatives at the same time.
Older adults have more control over their aging than they think
Psychologists are tackling negative stereotypes about aging and helping older adults embrace healthy attitudes and behaviors
Recommended Reading for January 2023
Recommended reading for this new year from Choice Connections of Virginia.
10 Helpful Tips for Taking an Aging Parent to the Doctor
When you take an aging parent to a medical appointment, you wind up playing many roles. Suddenly you’re not just a concerned family member, but also a caregiver and a medical advocate.
The Connection Between UTIs and Dementia
In older people with dementia, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause sudden behavior changes rather than the common physical symptoms. Knowing the signs of UTIs in older people can help your loved one get treated early, before the infection leads to serious health problems.
Skin Care for Seniors
With aging come many changes. Your skin is no exception. From common itches and dryness, to more serious bruising and pressure ulcers, senior skin is especially susceptible to problems.