Meet Marc Tishkoff, President of Drew Shoe, the number one provider of orthopedic shoes, diabetic shoes, and other medical shoes, ensuring seniors citizens will always be able to find the footwear they need to improve their comfort. With over 130 years of research backing Drew … Continue reading →

How To Regulate Behavior in Seniors If you care for a senior citizen or you are a senior, you know that your behavior and your senior’s behavior comes into play daily, serving a huge role of keeping positive, happy and healthy. Recent studies and reports … Continue reading →

Caring for your aging parents is something you hope you can handle when the time comes, but it’s the last thing you want to think about. Whether the time is now or somewhere down the road, there are steps that you can take to make … Continue reading →

Help for Families Affected by Dementia Caring for a person with dementia can be one of life’s biggest challenges. It is hard to determine how fast the disease will progress. When a family member is diagnosed with the disease, loved ones may feel at a … Continue reading →

The Challenges that Come with Caregiving There are a number of challenges that come with caregiving. If you are considering being a primary caregiver, be aware of the following: •    It is common that caregivers have to retire or change their employment situation. •    Caregiving … Continue reading →

Time constraints can often lead to stress. If you are currently feeling overwhelmed, here are some tips to accomplish what needs to be done: •    Develop a schedule. Plan how much time you are going to dedicate to a project each day. •    Have realistic … Continue reading →

by Dr. Mark Lachs Gerontologist and commentator Mark Lachs says one of the keys to a long, healthy old age is the ability to keep moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks. One question I get asked a lot is, “How old is your oldest patient?” … Continue reading →

Adult children and family members often put off the inevitable concerns and difficult decisions that are lurking ahead for aging relatives. We all fall short in this area. It’s not because we don’t care about how our aging loved ones live out their lives rather, … Continue reading →

If you want to know the warning signs when visiting elderly relatives and your need to know if they have problems financially, here are 10 things to look for during your next visit home. The top things to look for in tough economic times and if … Continue reading →

When the family visit aging relatives, this makes for the perfect time to make sure elderly family members are safe at home. There are many things to look for without coming right out and asking questions that may be embarrassing. Here are six things that … Continue reading →