Archive for November, 2009

Senior Travel Discounts

Monday, 30 November, 2009

Most seniors enjoy spending their retirement traveling. While planning a trip can be hectic, it is most rewarding in the end. More and more seniors are searching for a way to get a discount on their travel plans. This may seem out of reach, but … Continue reading

Preventing Senior Depression with the Internet

Friday, 27 November, 2009

Those of us who find ourselves online day after day know that the internet can really create a sense of community and belonging to those that might have minimal physical social interaction in their day-to-day lives. However, with only 42% of older adults over the … Continue reading

Money Talks: When Moving in Mom or Dad

Monday, 23 November, 2009

If you’re planning on moving an elderly parent into your home, the last thing you want to do is talk to them about money. It’s easy to remember those years when they provided for you; bought elaborate gifts for your children, or helped you pay … Continue reading

Managing Stress with Caregiving Survival Tools

Friday, 20 November, 2009

Stressed? Who isn’t, really. But it you’re a working caregiver, then you really know what we’re talking about. With caring for an elderly family member, maintaining a household of your own, and also balancing a career, it can feel like you’re barely holding it all … Continue reading

Ways to Celebrate National Family Caregiver’s Month

Monday, 16 November, 2009

It’s November, and whether you’re a senior who receives care from a family member, or someone who has an elderly relative that’s cared for another member of the family, now’s the time to show the caregiver just how much you appreciate their efforts for National … Continue reading

Leading Senior Care Expert Host FREE Public Seminar in Phoenix

Wednesday, 11 November, 2009

Recent Study Shows Planning For Senior Care – Out Of Sight And Mind For Most Adults PHOENIX – Phoenix area seniors and their families are invited to attend a free public seminar designed to explain the many care options available for today’s aging population. The … Continue reading

Appreciating the Sacrifices of Family Caregivers

Monday, 9 November, 2009

Family caregivers take on a lot, and they make many sacrifices to help the people that they care about most. They’re the type of people who are unlikely to ever ask for anything, so it’s up to us to show we appreciate the sacrifices that … Continue reading

The Best Emergency Foods to Cut through Your Hunger

Friday, 6 November, 2009

You never know when you’ll find yourself in need of a snack or a meal to pick you up and revive your energy.  Ignoring your body’s signs that you need to eat can put your health in jeopardy, so make sure that you’re always prepared … Continue reading

Efficient Communication with Faster Typing

Monday, 2 November, 2009

Since a great deal of communication takes place online these days, through email, instant messenger and social media, caregivers who lead busy lives have already discovered more efficient methods to communicate. But, if their typing speed is slow, they’re wasting precious moments with these forms … Continue reading