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Here are some ideas for meal planning this Thanksgiving to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the holiday festivities.Enlist help. Include the younger members of your family in the food preparation and in setting and clearing the table, not...
By Rick Banas of BMA Management, Inc.Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko , PhD, offered some interesting observations about wellness and aging yesterday at the 2011 Senior Living Conference that I was attending. The conference was hosted by Life Services Network ( LSN ), an association in Illinois...
On February 7th of 2011, ADG Referral Services, Inc. hosted a non-profit event entitled “Aging Loved Ones” for seniors and their loved ones. The said event was held at the Concord Senior Center with three brilliant and knowledgeable speakers who presented informative and educational topics....
Good nutrition and staying physically active are key factors for longevity. Inactivity and poor nutrition are one of the leading causes of death.Our bodies will need fewer calories as we age, but seniors still need proper nutrition. Try to maintain a diet consisting of low...
Aging is an inevitable part of life, and the best laid plans can often go in different directions. Whether you are dealing with an aging parent or a relative with a difficult and progressive disease, hiring a professional home caregiver may provide you and your family comfort...
There are many tips and tricks on how seniors can save money. One of the most common ways is to cut back on your energy bill. Did you know that 60% to 80% of energy is used when an appliance in idle? By unplugging televisions,...
When a family member starts to look for options to meet the unique and individual care needs of an aging parent or loved one, it is important and sometimes difficult to ask the question of whether it is time to consider professional home care. Once...
How many times we have heard that drinking milk would help our bones grow strong and healthy especially for seniors?It’s true that our bones do not only give structure to our bodies but they also protect our organs and secure our muscles. Getting sufficient calcium...
A recommended amount of daily intake of salt based on the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines is only 1,500 milligrams for African-Americans, people who are over 50, and those who have high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. The maximum amount is 2,300 milligrams...