Mom and Dad Say No to a Care Facility; What Are the Alternatives? Q. My mother and father are both 87. It’s a struggle for them to continue to live in their home, but they refuse to consider a care facility because they haven’t heard anything good about the ones in our area. I just [...]

Eye Problem Is Linked to Sleepless Nights for Some Senior Citizens Q. My 80-year-old mother, who lives alone, seems to look tired and has yellow eyes. I’m also wondering about her inability to get to sleep. Is it possible that the symptoms involve a single cause? First, she should see her doctor. Cataracts have been [...]

Changing Neighborhoods Can Jeopardize Senior Safety Q. My 79-year-old father still lives in the house that my siblings and I grew up in.  When I visit I notice that nearby properties are not being maintained, and the crime rate in the neighborhood is up.  Should I be concerned about dad’s safety and encourage him to [...]

Where Does My Energy Go? Q. I’m 72, and it seems as if I have less energy with each passing year. I find myself worrying about how I’ll be able to cope at 75 or 80. In a new study, scientists think they may have found why humans lose energy with age and hope this [...]

Special travel planning needed for clients with dementia Holiday travel can be difficult for seniors, but the challenges become much greater for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.  The Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA) wants us to remember that traveling with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s requires additional thought and preparation. Here are some [...]

Think outside the normal checklist to prevent falls Fall prevention isn’t just about removing potential trip hazards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a checklist called “Other things you can do to prevent falls.” Review the following list and think of ways you can take these extra precautions: Exercise regularly. Exercise can make [...]