In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support each other. In our community, older adults are a key source of this strength. Through their experiences, successes, and difficulties, […]

Did you know May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? According to the National Institute on Aging, one in three adults aged 65-74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those aged 74+ have difficulty hearing. To celebrate this month-long observance and to help educate older adults on hearing health, we consulted with Kelli Bryne,

Seniors often postpone even thinking about moving. Understandably. Change can be stressful. Add to that the worry about downsizing many years of accumulated possessions and it’s no wonder they feel overwhelmed. Often, they don’t want to burden adult children who either live out of town or are working full-time and have families of their own

Oral health directly affects overall health and quality of life. In fact, dental disease is a common cause of medical and emergency room visits, according to the American Dental Association. Good oral health is essential to healthy aging and to discuss the topic of senior dental care, we have consulted with Dr. Michael Monokian, Partner

Home represents familiarity, privacy, an ability to remain self -sufficient and comfort. One of the most difficult decisions for someone to make is to determine if an elderly loved one should remain at home or not. An elder care coordinator (ECC) is a professional who specializes in doing a thorough assessment to determine if the

Think drug addict and what comes to mind? Young people shooting up heroin? Stoners smoking weed? What about your 80-year-old mother? What about your 90-year-old grandpa? Just because older adults don’t fit the common stereotype of a drug abuser, it doesn’t mean that your elderly parents or grandparents are immune from a secret (or not-so

We try to live each and every day to the fullest. However, when age, illness, or injury make each day just a little more difficult than the last, it may be time to consider planning for the future. With people living longer than ever before, many families are faced with the realities, and sometimes confusion,

COVID vaccines are starting to roll out to nursing homes across the country, signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Once your loved one has had both doses of the vaccine, you may be able to visit, but precautions are still necessary. The federal government entered into a partnership with CVS and Walgreens

Making the decision to move from your long-time home into a long-term care facility is something that few take lightly, but once the decision is made, most people then spend a good deal of time researching the various residences that are available to them. It is important to know what you are looking for in