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Our expert authors are local Twin Cities professionals who have dedicated their careers and businesses to offering services to seniors have volunteered their time and knowledge to offer you tips on navigating the tricky field of senior housing and senior services.
Incontinence is not an inevitable consequence of aging, but it is a major problem for a lot of people, and has a major impact on quality of life. The National Association for Continence reports some alarming statistics about incontinence: Urinary incontinence affects 200 million people world wide 53% of homebound elderly are incontinent… Read More
Almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity. You can still exercise even if you have a health condition like heart disease or diabetes. In fact, physical activity may help. For most older adults, brisk walking, riding a bike, swimming, weight lifting, and gardening are safe, especially if you build up… Read More
Exercise should no longer be a dirty word for seniors. At one time exercise was judged to be too dangerous, too vigorous for older adults due to frailty and/or fear of being injured by exercise. However, a number of well-conducted studies over the last several years have shown that a variety of exercises are not… Read More
Many older adults are choosing to live alone and care for themselves as they grow in age. If you know an older adult that is currently living alone, it may be a good idea to do a quick safety check of their home the next time that you visit. One mistake that older adults make concerning… Read More
Independence is very important to all of us. Some older adults go to great lengths to cover up the fact that they need help. Here are some of the warning signs an older adult may need assistance at home: The house is cold, the telephone is cut off. Losing track in a conversation, forgetting the… Read More
Adjusting the environment for a person with Alzheimer’s disease can not only make life easier for the person, but also for their care partner. Rummaging, pillaging, hiding and hoarding are behaviors common to people with Alzheimer’s. The reasons are unclear, but the need for security may be an underlying factor. There are gentle, loving, and… Read More
Are you pulled between providing care for your parents and being a mom, homemaker or career woman? You are not alone. Over 41% of baby boomers who have a living parent are providing care for them; either financial, personal care or both. The typical unpaid caregiver is a 46-year-old woman who works outside the home… Read More
While those of all ages can enjoy traveling, the itinerary should take into account a senior’s physical and cognitive abilities, and other special needs. Those with Alzheimer’s or memory loss – even in the early stages – can become easily disoriented when removed from familiar surroundings and routines. You may want to design a vacation… Read More
How do we impart to the younger generation an appreciation for experiences of those before? Can we engage children and adults in conversations about the differences and similarities of their lives? This is a typical exchange: (Older Man) “Son when I was your age, we had to …” (Young child) Blank stare. To some extent,… Read More
I recently discovered the true meaning of a treasure hunt. I spent Sunday afternoon in the attic with my grandma, intending to sort through the “stuff” that had accumulated over the past fifty some years — by all accounts, a dreary task. On this day, however, I approached my ascent into the attic as an… Read More
