Pamela was no stranger to planning for the end of life. She had already paid for her burial plot and funeral service. She had even started working on a will. Then in June 2018, she got the news that would change her life, she was diagnosed with COPD and severe emphysema. “That’s when I realized I needed to do something because I had so much to do and very little time,” said … [Read more...] about It’s time to talk about advance directives
Senior Living
Want to spend your senior years at home? Here’s how to do it
Don't let anyone tell you that moving to a retirement home is mandatory. For 30 Years, Pat Weis has called the Bay Indies community in Venice, Florida, home. It’s where she lived with her husband until his death three years ago and where she currently resides with a friend. Now 80, Weis has no plans to leave her house anytime soon. “I’ve been here 30 years and enjoyed every … [Read more...] about Want to spend your senior years at home? Here’s how to do it
The impact of COVID-19 on older adults (part 1)
COVID-19 poses a risk not only to the health of older adults who contract the disease but also to those without the health care resources and social structures that contribute to overall wellness (Continued from last week) Has the pandemic exacerbated health disparities for older adults? Every experience in life is influenced by a person's access to resources and, in … [Read more...] about The impact of COVID-19 on older adults (part 1)
Beat the heat: Eight summer safety tips for seniors
Cookouts. Festivals. Gardening. Parades. Summer is a wonderful time for outdoor fun and enjoyment, but for seniors, the heat and sun that come with the season can be dangerous if certain precautions aren’t taken. In fact, a recent University of Chicago Medical Center study found that 40 percent of heat-related fatalities in the U.S. were among people over 65. Here are eight … [Read more...] about Beat the heat: Eight summer safety tips for seniors
The impact of COVID-19 on older adults (part 1)
COVID-19 poses a risk not only to the health of older adults who contract the disease but also to those without the health care resources and social structures that contribute to overall wellness Before becoming a professor, Sarah Szanton made house calls to older adults as a nurse practitioner. On her visits, she saw how an older person's home environment can contribute to … [Read more...] about The impact of COVID-19 on older adults (part 1)
Community Care’s Adult Day Center helps seniors maintain healthy life
Paulette Butler looks forward to the days she spends at Community Care’s Vliet Street adult day center. The people are nice. The food is good. While her favorite activity is art, she really looks forward to the time she spends exercising. This is just one of the many ways with which Community Care engages members enrolled in a one-of-a kind program in Wisconsin. The Program … [Read more...] about Community Care’s Adult Day Center helps seniors maintain healthy life
Autumn safety tips for seniors
As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, keeping in mind fall season safety tips help keep you and your family protected from seasonal dangers. Home heating • Make sure your home heating system is in good working order. • Have a professional evaluate the system and address any potential problems. • Have you chimneys inspected and cleaned. • Remember, if … [Read more...] about Autumn safety tips for seniors
Aging in place: Growing old at home (part 2 of 2)
As we age, we and our loved ones are faced with challenges that can make the most simple of everyday tasks more difficult. But many long to stay in the homes that they have known all their lives. In this half of our two-part series we look at those concerned about staying in our homes as we age as well as where we can look for assistance to do so. Aging in place: Common … [Read more...] about Aging in place: Growing old at home (part 2 of 2)
Aging in place: Growing old at home (part 1 of 2)
"The stairs are getting so hard to climb." "Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner." "I've lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home." These are common issues for older people. You may share the often-heard wish—"I want to stay in my own home!" The good news is that with the right help you might be able to do just that. Staying in your … [Read more...] about Aging in place: Growing old at home (part 1 of 2)
Tips and tricks for successful senior independent living
Today, successful senior independent living is a more viable option than ever. Contrasting with the antiquated periods in recent history where residents in a retirement community or senior housing community were all treated the same, seniors today have an abundance of choices to pick and choose from as they map their personal blueprint detailing their emotional and physical … [Read more...] about Tips and tricks for successful senior independent living