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People are born with a kind of unconditional love for their mothers. It is biological and something so base in humanity that it simply cannot be overridden. Mothers have massive impacts on the lives of their children, but exactly how big is that impact over the course of generations? Information is Lost Quickly If it Read More

Many seniors are prone to staying indoors during the winter season due to colder and rainy weather. This can make it easy to continue staying inside during the spring season once the sun comes out. For seniors who want to stay active and maintain a busy schedule, there are a number of activities to enjoy Read More

Seniors and their loved ones understand the importance of being to be able to stay in touch with one another in this modern age. Whether it is the ability to check in on Grandma and Grandpa or having the ability to share photos with senior family members, choosing the right smartphone that is user-friendly for Read More

Living and dying are not two separate things, rather, they are connected and part of everyone’s reality. When dying, how and where a person dies shapes their experience and can profoundly impact the quality of their last days, weeks and months, as well as the way their loved ones perceive death. Studying the Impacts of Read More

Imagine, if you will, being an elderly person who has lived many experiences, raised children, and have lived a long and full life. Yet, here you are alone in your home, day after day, feeling neglected and as if you had no one. While this isn’t the situation for every elderly person, unfortunately it is Read More

Looking for some fun this holiday season? There are all kinds of events going on this season in the Orange County area. Check out the following list for a few ideas that would be great for the whole family, but are especially inviting to seniors. You won’t have to walk around in the cold to Read More

According to a recent 2014 government report, Americans are living longer lives as death rates fall, and the average life expectancy for a person age 65 in 2012 was 19.3 years. Many people have difficulty with this concept of life expectancy as they feel death is a normal, natural process of living that can be Read More

While a person of any age may drink too much or have problems with alcohol consumption; older adults have unique issues that make drinking a serious issue. In many cases, older people have health problems that require taking medication. These drugs, when combined with alcohol, have devastating consequences. While some older adults may be able Read More

Doctors die too. They are human, just like the rest of us, and they succumb to illnesses, diseases and even old age. While it is easy to understand that doctors die, something rather astonishing to consider is how they die. While doctors are often quick to recommend extensive treatments, invasive tests and a multitude of Read More

Dealing with loss is a normal part of aging, yet many senior care facilities try to handle death discreetly in an attempt to minimize the pain felt by older adults. In many homes, a simple flower vase placed upon a table or a card will be all that is done to memorialize someone who has Read More

Hospice care provides valuable services when the end of life is near, but recent reports indicate many individuals are receiving hospice care too late. Of the 1.5 million hospice patients in the United States, about one-third die within a week of signing up for services. Hospice Explained Hospice provides many benefits to individuals who are Read More

Many people experience aches and pains as they age, but when these symptoms are frequent, prevent them from completing essential activities of daily living or inhibit quality of life, it is a problem to take seriously. When this happens, arthritis is often to blame. Options for Arthritis Treatment and Pain Management Seniors diagnosed with arthritis Read More