Joint replacement surgery Surgery can be scary, but joint replacement surgery is routine. Hip and knee surgeries are often done because of osteoarthritis, when bone painfully rubs on bone. Your surgeon will replace some of the bone with metal, ceramic, and/or plastic so that bone will not rub on bone.1 Your involvement The more you involve …
10 Ways To Keep Your Older Parents Active & Engaged
Keeping older parents active is key to better overall health and wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a massive shift to our everyday life. Everything has turned upside down, and all of us are locked home, hoping for this epidemic to end soon so we can get back to our daily life. But, even after the development of coronavirus vaccines, …
Overcoming the Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents
Caring for aging parents definitely comes with its fair share of challenges. Many have found that the emotional, financial and physical demands can lead to burnout. How can you avoid such burnout while still providing the best care for your parents? Keep reading for tips on how to overcome the emotional, financial and physical obstacles of family …
Senior Security Matters: Your Guide to Outsmarting Burglars and Keeping Your Home Safe
Senior security at home means you are looking out for you or a loved one safety. Seniors have unfortunately always been a target for conniving criminals and burglars. The criminals that have an eye on your home aren’t as easily outsmarted as you would think, either. In fact, if you don’t take proactive measures to keep them at bay, you may never …
5 Home Decor Ideas to Bring Good Vibes to Your House
Home decor ideas to enliven, brighten and rejuvenate your living spaces. Our living environment is more than just a space we spend time in. The way it looks can influence our mood and feelings, and can have a positive or negative effect on our mental well-being. If your current home environment does not fill you with positive emotions as soon …
Long-Distance Caregiving Tips for Veterans’ Family Members
These long-distance caregiving tips can help ensure your Veteran loved one is healthy & safe. Are you a long-distance caregiver? Even under the best of circumstances, caregiving is challenging. Many Veterans are separated from their families, and when you’re trying to provide for your loved one’s needs from far away, it can become downright …