Caring for Your Bones as You Age

Dec 15, 2021 | Health

We’ve all seen bent over little old ladies, spines almost folded in two, walking gingerly, slowly, down the street. But how does that happen? It’s important to remember that bones are a bit like the Golden Gate Bridge: They must be constantly maintained. Your...

Dementia Caregiver: Taking Care of Yourself

Dec 6, 2021 | Caregivers

Caring for someone with dementia is a stressful and exhausting situation – even more so if the person with dementia is a relative or loved one. It is a 24-hour, nonstop position of great responsibility. And when a dementia caregiver becomes exhausted, they can...

Benefits of Telehealth for Geriatric Care

Nov 22, 2021 | Resources/News

In the modern age of digital technology, many may assume that the older generations cannot keep up and that they cannot adapt to new forms of communication. However, in general, this is simply untrue. This includes using telehealth. The benefits of telehealth for...

Dementia Caregiver Support Resources

Nov 22, 2021 | Caregivers

People don’t like to talk about the mental decline of the elderly because it reminds them that such issues could affect them in the future. While Alzheimer’s is the major scare, common dementia is more likely to impact older relatives. Taking care of...

Antibiotics Don’t Always Treat Agitation

Nov 12, 2021 | Medication

It’s been busy out there. I’ve heard a lot about people blaming behavior on bladder infections. Well, sometimes, but all I see is that elders going to the emergency room for agitation often come out with a prescription for antibiotics. What??? So no, antibiotics do...