by Shannon Kelsey | Jun 19, 2023 | Active Seniors, Aging, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Solutions, Dementia, Family Care
With summer in full swing, many parts of the country are experiencing heat waves that can be dangerous, especially for our aging loved ones. Many of us worry about our parents’ or grandparents’ safety during extreme heat conditions. While it is crucial to check in...
by Shannon Kelsey | Mar 22, 2023 | Aging, Blog, Care Management, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Senior Health Issues
Eating healthy as we age can be a daunting task, especially considering the effects of aging and medications. However, with lifestyle changes such as clean eating habits, maintaining adequate nutrient intake is achievable at any point in life. As we age, our...
by Shannon Kelsey | Feb 16, 2023 | Aging, Health and Wellness, Health Issues, Heart Attack/Stroke, Heart Health, Long Distance Caregiving, National Heart Health Month
Gina had flown in to be with her mom, Susie, after her heart attack. It felt like a whirlwind of activity and information. She was by her mom’s bedside day in and day out for a week and then helped her mom go home and stayed there to care for her further. Coming...
by Shannon Kelsey | Aug 25, 2022 | Active Seniors, Aging, Blog, Family Time, Hobbies, Seniors and Family, Spending Time with Grandchildren
Clara was looking forward to her granddaughter’s visit. She loved to hear the stories about school and the neighborhood, whether they were good or bad. Lately it seemed that there were more negative stories than good ones and Clara was worried about her...
by Shannon Kelsey | Jul 22, 2022 | Aging, Blog, Elder Financial Abuse, Finances, Financial Exploitation, Financial Stress, Fraud, Future Planning, Helping Others, Isolation, Loneliness, Memory Loss, Scams, Senior Stress, Technology
Elder financial abuse happens when someone improperly or illegally uses a senior’s money or other property. It is the fastest growing form of elder abuse, with millions of Americans being exploited each year. Scams that affect seniors can happen to anyone, but...
by Shannon Kelsey | Jun 22, 2022 | Aging, Alzheimer's, Blog, Care Management, Caregiver Support, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Family Care, Family Time, Health Issues, Memory Loss
Every July, Jenny, her husband, and their three children would head to the family lake house to spend time with family, enjoying the lake, food, and laughter by the fire. A big part of this summer visit was to spend time with her grandparents, Evelyn (Mimi) and John...
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