Elders and Pet Ownership: A Balance of Love
Unconditional affection and loyalty, companionship, reasons to live and love…these are the essence of pet ownership. Many studies have proven the value of pet ownership for senior citizens. The findings underscore that an older person with a pet is ALMOSTa...Community Care Programs for Seniors in Australia
When I began this blog in 2008, my focus was basically on what was available in the United States and to a lesser extent, Canada. Now that our readers are international, I wanted to share some of what is available to seniors worldwide. I have written about some of...The Pressures of Buying Gifts for Elders
Mother’s Day has come and gone and now the stores are gearing up for the “Dads and Grads” season. It’s time to think about buying more presents. But let’s face it. After the kids are grown and the macaroni pencil holders and hand-print...If Your Parent Falls, Will Someone Be There to Pick Them Up?
I just attended a webinar on falls presented by Warren Hellelfinger, CEO of Bay Alarm Medical. Yes, it was a sales presentation but I learned some astonishing information and wanted to pass it along to you, as a caregiver or would-be caregiver. First of all, falls...Connect With Me
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