Fifty Plus Advocates

By Cindy Tulimeri and Karen DeRosas Your bedroom serves many functions such as sleeping and dressing. During the day your bedroom may seem perfectly safe. But in the dark of night, when fatigue sets in, the bedroom can be a dangerous place. So, the space should be made safe all times of the day. Consider [...]

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By Doug Peck One of the hardest things to see is a senior being bullied and yet I see instances of it, to varying degrees, with increasing frequency. Bullying can be defined as harassment, maltreatment or even singling out. It usually doesn’t include any physical abuse or threats when directed towards seniors. When it is [...]

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By Cindy Tulimieri and Karen DeRosas The kitchen can be a daunting place as one ages. Not only do you have to consider the physical challenges when preparing a meal, one must think of the cognitive challenges as well because a kitchen can be a very dangerous place. Loved ones often have concerns about the [...]

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By Cindy Tulimier and Karen DeRosas Do you want to stay at home for the rest of your life? Nobody looks forward to moving into a long-term care facility. The idea is to plan now for the future. If you are planning on doing renovations to update your home, consider some easy changes in design [...]

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By Brenda Diaz In today’s modern world, being busy is a natural state for most people, but for seniors it can be an integral part of life. Numerous studies show that seniors benefit both physically and psychologically when participating in activities, whether at home or in short or long-term care facilities.  Staying active can be [...]

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By Doug Peck One of the hardest lessons I had to learn as a caregiver was that I could not provide all the hands-on care that was needed by myself. I had to learn that you are still a caregiver even when you get outside help. Your resolution this year: Don’t do it all alone. [...]

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