Promise me you won’t ever put me in a nursing home!” As loved ones with dementia progress from the early-stage to middle and end-stages of the disease, it is more difficult for them to live safely at home and increasingly exhausting for a care partner to take care of all of their needs. Often, the […]
Continue ReadingMedication Management Tips for Jupiter, Boynton and Delray Beach Seniors
Sitting at the Jupiter Lighthouse Diner with my parents, my 92 year-old father placed ziplock bags filled with colorful pills – medications, a fiber chewable and vitamin and mineral supplements – on the table and told my mom it was time to drink up her OJ and take her pills. My dad is still mentally […]
Continue ReadingLife Lessons from Seniors
“There is so much to learn from those who fought in World War II, marched for civil rights, survived the Holocaust, endured broken hearts, found a way as a single mom, and laughed and loved through the ups and downs.” Dave Romanelli, author Life Lessons from the Oldest & Wisest: Inspiration, Wisdom, and Humor for […]
Continue ReadingAvoid Financial Scams: Tips & Resources for Seniors in Palm Beach County
The phone scam only took 15 minutes. My dad who is 86, was fast asleep in his Boynton Beach, FL home when he received a call at 2 am from a lawyer who reported that I was in jail as I had been arrested for drunk driving and found with open alcohol in my car. […]
Continue ReadingGo Take a Hike… Easy, Accessible Walking Trails for Palm Beach County Seniors
Spring in Palm Beach County is a favorite season for many local seniors and Snowbirds as it offers cool nights, warm days and lower humidity. It is also a great time to get out for a walk on one of our local nature trails and parks in Jupiter, Delray and Palm Beach County. Many of […]
Continue ReadingFor Seniors in Jupiter, Delray & Palm Beach County, Medical Alert Systems Provide Peace of Mind
Many seniors living in Jupiter, Delray and Palm Beach County have retired and moved to Florida from other states, having left their immediate families behind. SmartAsset calculated the number of people over the age of 60 moving to each state during 2014 and no surprise, Florida was first with a net migration of 57,724 seniors. […]
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