Photo by cottonbro from Pexels As a person gets older, changes to mobility, health, and energy level can keep us from being as socially active as we used to be. Pet ownership is a proven way to naturally counteract the negative effects of a decrease in social...

Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels As we age, those activities that we all take for granted can become more difficult to carry out. While family members can help out, opting for a proven home care agency can help to provide seniors with the essential assistance to...

Photo by silviarita at Pixabay As we age, the need for care, whether at home or in a facility, increases. Many seniors fear the thought of entering a nursing home or senior living center believing that they may not receive the level of care they need, being displaced,...

Photo via PexelsAging sometimes brings on uncomfortable changes that impact physical and mental health. Receiving quality care during this stage has positive and long-lasting impacts, and at the center of it all are social workers. Senior social workers are passionate...

Photo by Brandon Roberts at Pixabay At every age there are things we should avoid. For toddlers it’s toys with small pieces, teenagers it’s drugs and alcohol, and for pregnant women it’s raw fish. But seniors over 70 have a different set of concerns that may not be as...

Photo by Ri Butov at Pixabay There are so many supplements on the market these days, it’s hard to sort the good from the bad. Many supplements are not FDA approved, leaving it up to the consumer to decide whether the benefit of a given supplement is worth the risk of...

Photo by cottonbro at Pexels Staying active as we age is a critical part of maintaining our health. You may think that your body can’t handle playing a sport, or that there are no sports for people your age, but think again! Senior sports are on the rise and there are...

Photo by cottonbro at Pexels If you are enrolled in Medicare, or planning to in the near future, it is important to understand how Medicare really works. That being said, understanding Medicare is easier said than done. No one has intentionally made Medicare so hard...

Photo by DS Stories at Pexels Cognitive decline is often thought to be a natural component of aging. However, there are some behaviors and habits that could not only delay the onset of cerebral deterioration, but could also help prevent it if implemented early enough....