Stay Safe When Getting Food Delivered
by Jessica DeYoung on January 12, 2023When the weather is good and it’s a nice day to get your loved one who is aging in place out of the house it’s easy to find a place to head out and grab a bite to eat. However, when the weather gets cold and the roads are snowy and icy it can be…continue reading
What Is The “Pet Effect”
by Jessica DeYoung on January 4, 2023Isn’t it such a treat when you visit a friend or family member who has a pet and you get to cuddle and play with the cute cat or dog for a few hours before you head home to your life without a pet? Maybe you have a pet and you enjoy her/his companionship each…continue reading
Three Ways To Help Your Loved One Prepare For The New Year
by Jessica DeYoung on December 29, 2022We’re creeping up on the new year and with so many changes in the world it is important to sometimes focus on the changes that need to be made close to home to make your loved one who is aging in place more comfortable and safer during the new year. It can be good to…continue reading
How To Start “The Talk” Around The Holidays
by Jessica DeYoung on December 19, 2022Having “the talk” with your aging parents about how they intend to live out their older years can be one that, if not approached with care and empathy, can go down a very bad path very quickly. It can be a sensitive topic that your parents may not be ready for, but it is so…continue reading
Should You Wear A Mask When Visiting Those Who Are Aging In Place?
by Jessica DeYoung on December 13, 2022The discussion about whether to wear masks or not seems to have subsided a bit, but as cases of COVID-19 continue to grow in conjunction with a very aggressive strain of the flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases leading to hospitalizations it may be an important time to revisit the need for masks and…continue reading
Protect Your Eye Health During Gift Of Sight Month
by Jessica DeYoung on December 2, 2022In just a few short years a month that was established by an eye care company has become an important reminder to all to make sure we are addressing the health of our eyes in the same way that we are approaching our overall physical and mental health. A staggering 49% of all adults in…continue reading