Sandwich Generation caregivers: Where can you get help?
By Angela Rocheleau
The Sandwich Generation is a term that has been coined to describe the generation that is still raising children while having some...
How to care for an older adult during the summer months
Summer is a special time for caution if you or someone in your family is an older adult. I
Mother was right: wash your hands before dinner
By Angela Rocheleau
No matter how old you are some things never change. When mom said, “You go wash your hands or NO dinner,”...
How do you take care of the caregiver?
Did you know that couples over age 65 are connected in such a way that the health of one person is related to the health of the other?
Caregivers should do their homework
By Angela Rocheleau
Back to school is in the air. This not only signals changes for school children but also for their parents. Everyone is...
Heart to heart advice for families and caregivers
By Angela Rocheleau
February is National Heart Month and here are a few interesting facts to ponder. Every year since its congressional approval in 1963,...
How to prevent a disabling fall
By Jeannette Sheehan
Every year one in three individuals over the age of 65 fall. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury death...
Companionship helps older folks stay healthy
By Doug Peck
Whether they live with their older children or by themselves, many seniors are alone for much or all of the day. It...
What to look for in a home care agency
By Angela Rocheleau
There is a great interest in home-health services these days as the boomer population begins turning 65. With so many options available...
Emergency preparation planning tips
By Kathy Savage
Being ready for emergencies requires basic planning and awareness of events that could lead to a loss of electricity, damage to your...
