Health

Personal Power Personal power could be defined in many ways, but essentially, personal power is the strength that lies within you to accomplish hard tasks, it’s what you draw on when things are not going well, and it’s what helps you survive catastrophe. Personal power is what it takes to make risky moves, to believe in… Continue reading Personal Power – Losing Your Personal Power

Do What You Hate The Most How do we get by in life?  Have you ever thought about it?  If you ask anyone on any given day, “What do you really want to do today”, the answer would rarely be, “Eat some raw broccoli!”  Of all the choices that we have in a given day as to… Continue reading Living Life to the Fullest

… sap you and zap your personal power An interesting and disturbing trend seems to be on the rise in America, and that is fully grown adult children living at home with their parents, often well into their 20’s and even 30’s.  One has to wonder what the reasons are for this, though there seems to… Continue reading Adult Kids Who Stay At Home

Reducing your stress load Caregiver stress, caregiver burnout, caregiver meltdown — there are many different words we use to describe that feeling when you just can’t go on caring any longer, when you are beyond exhaustion, drained of all physical, spiritual and emotional reserves. Stress does more than just affect our moods, it can even… Continue reading Stress Reduction Techniques

Do you get enough sleep? If you are like most people, the answer is probably “no”. Add care giving to the equation, and the ability and time to get enough sleep fades quickly. Most of us use weekends to catch up on sleep just a little. But if you require extra sleep each weekend or… Continue reading Getting Enough Sleep

Senior companion services are a great way to mix day care and night care and help reduce boredom, anxiety, loneliness, and fear of being left alone.  All of these are primary reasons that many seniors who live alone finally give up and make the stressful decision to leave their own home… something they otherwise don’t want… Continue reading Companion Services for Seniors

Depression is the leading mental illness among seniors and handicapped people.  It generally doesn’t hit suddenly or overnight and can sometimes go unnoticed by family members that are around on a daily basis. People seldom notice depression in themselves and often try to hide the depression from others.  If you or your senior family member… Continue reading Counseling for Seniors

As we age, our brains begin to experience a natural decline in functioning. This can lead to memory loss and cognitive impairment, which can make it difficult for seniors to stay mentally sharp. Fortunately, there are a variety of activities that can help seniors maintain or even improve their cognitive functioning. Memory games for seniors… Continue reading Unlock the Benefits of Memory Games for Seniors: The Best Cognitive Activities for Senior Minds

Introduction As we age, it is natural for our cognitive abilities to decline to some degree. However, research has shown that engaging in activities that stimulate the brain can help to offset these age-related changes and improve overall cognitive function. This is particularly important for seniors, as maintaining cognitive function is important for independence and… Continue reading The Importance of Cognitive Stimulation for Seniors

Introduction As we age, it can be easy to become isolated and disconnected from others, particularly if we are no longer working or have lost friends and loved ones. However, socialization is an important aspect of overall health and well-being, particularly for seniors. Research has shown that socialization can have a number of benefits for… Continue reading The Benefits of Socialization for Seniors