by Amy Hane | Jul 25, 2023 | Age Your Way, Aging Concerns, Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Care Options, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Dementia Activities, Health and Wellness, Senior Fun and Activities, Staying Connected
Aging is a natural process, and so is the gradual decline in cognitive abilities that often accompanies it. As we age, we may start to feel the impact of memory loss, confusion, and difficulty in processing information. For those dealing with dementia, these...
by Amy Hane | Aug 25, 2022 | Embrace Your Age, Health, Hobbies, Retirement, Senior Fun and Activities, Sense of Purpose
The older we get, the more changes we experience. From retirement to illness to loss of friends and loved ones, there are many changes unique to aging, and many seniors are unprepared for these changes in lifestyle. Old age may take a toll on our well-being and it’s...
by Amy Hane | Jul 22, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Banking, Care Manager, Cognitive Decline, Computers, Day-to-Day Assistance, Elder Financial Abuse, Family Support, Fraud, Long-Distance Caring, Scams, Senior Fun and Activities, Tech Support Scams, Technology
Betty’s laptop had been acting up quite a bit. She had talked with her son on the phone to try to get help and he didn’t know what was causing the issue. Since he lived at a distance it was difficult for him to help her with her computer issues. He recommended that...
by Amy Hane | Jun 22, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Alzheimer's, Care Manager, Cognitive, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Dementia Activities, Health, Memory Loss, Senior Fun and Activities
Staying engaged and stimulated is important for all seniors, for both cognitive and physical health, but especially for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Dementia is a gradually progressive illness and over time the individual will most likely have...
by Amy Hane | Feb 15, 2022 | Age Your Way, Aging Life Care, Care, Elderly, Embrace Your Age, Exercise, Family, Gratitude, Health, Hobbies, Mental Health, Nature, Nutrition, Self Care, Self-Care, Self-Love, Senior Friendships, Senior Fun and Activities, Staying Connected, Thankful
Many seniors have dedicated their life to the care of others. After years of putting the needs of others first, taking care of themselves first can feel wrong; however, self-care is essential for all aspects of life, including mental, physical, and emotional...
by Amy Hane | Jan 15, 2022 | Communication, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Elderly, Family, Family Dynamics, Family Support, Health, Hobbies, Senior Friendships, Senior Fun and Activities, Staying Connected, Technology
The restrictions caused by COVID-19 have also had a silver lining: many seniors and their families became more comfortable and skilled using telehealth, making video calls, and taking advantage of today’s technology. For example, my 85-year-old client, Claire,...
