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 […]
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Medication 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 […]
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Life 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 […]
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Avoid 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. […]
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Go 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 […]
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For 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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Using Scents to Evoke Nostalgic Memories for Seniors
For seniors in Jupiter, Delray and throughout Palm Beach County, a trip to the beach evokes nostalgic memories from all our senses: the smell of suntan lotion; the feel of warm sand between your toes; the sound of the waves; the vivid colors of a sunset; and the taste of saltwater spray. The senses can […]
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Care for the Caregiver in Palm Beach County
Day after day, caregivers in Palm Beach County, Florida, find the burden of caring for an aging loved one strains even the most resilient person. While caring for an aging family member is obviously beneficial for them in so many ways, it is essential that you also take steps to protect your own good health and mental well-being.
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Farmers Markets: Connecting Seniors with Neighbors in Jupiter & Palm Beach County
While other states most likely have a “season” for Farmers Markets, the Sunshine State has an abundance of Farmers Market choices year-round. Farmers Markets are a great way to find local produce and artisan food products – fresh local fruits and vegetables, local bakery and dairy products, interesting jams, jellies and honey. Farmers markets are […]
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It’s October in Palm Beach County… so why am I so sick? 4 Vaccinations Every Adult Needs
After spending the last week in a foggy haze of walking pneumonia and filled to the brim with prescribed medications such as steroids, an antibiotic Z pack, an inhaler, I thought to myself it might be time to research which immunizations an adult needs and how to prevent this from happening again next year. Below […]
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