As the global population ages, an increasing number of families find themselves assuming the role of caregivers for…
The Benefits of Laughter
Laughter is often described as the best medicine, and for good reason. Its power to heal and uplift…
Community Service on the North Shore
If you watch the evening news, you might think that the world is going to hell in the…
Medication Management
I was speaking with a cousin recently and he mentioned a dangerous situation that arose when he took…
Area Agencies on Aging
On July 14, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed an extraordinary piece of legislation–the Older Americans Act. The law…
Check Washing Fraud
I recently learned about another type of scam that is impacting many individuals and businesses throughout the North…
Heart Health
February is American Heart Month and today (Friday, February 7) is National Wear Red Day® to help raise…
About Alzheimer’s
According to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org), there are currently 6.5 million people with Alzheimer’s Disease. An estimated 6.9…
Transportation Options for Non-Driving Seniors
Research is continually being conducted to determine quality of life issues faced by older Americans. In addition to…
The Benefits of Music
Six months prior to my Father’s death, my Brother and I were visiting him at his Memory Care…