by FSM | Jun 14, 2022 | Celebrations & Awarenesses
Every June, our nation honors Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers by raising awareness. Did you know that worldwide 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia? The hope is that by observing Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, more people will work...
by FSM | Jun 10, 2022 | Aging in Place
These days, Canadians live longer, most even reaching the age of 100. Canada saw an increase of almost 26% in centenarians between 2006-2011. This increase is the second-highest increase among all age groups. According to the Office of Actuary data, the average...
by FSM | Jun 10, 2022 | Celebrations & Awarenesses
This year, Father’s Day is June 19th which is fast approaching. Sometimes figuring out what to get Dad can be a challenging endeavor, especially if you want to get him something special or sentimental. We have a fantastic aging father gift idea / suggestion for you,...
by FSM | May 31, 2022 | Home Solutions
If you are a business owner, you often likely think of new or creative ways to bring in more revenue. One of the best ways to ensure your business is more successful is to make it accessible to everyone. Most business owners know there are laws for your business to be...
by FSM | May 31, 2022 | Aging in Place, Fall Prevention, Home Solutions
For aging adults, the stairs in their homes can become too dangerous to navigate. They may have limited mobility, accessibility concerns, lack of stability, or weakened muscles. When the stairs seem too challenging, many aging adults may think it is time for an...
by FSM | May 20, 2022 | Health & Wellness
Medicaid is a state-administered federally controlled health insurance program. It covers vulnerable people from birth to age 65 and beyond. The system and its rules, however, can be confusing, especially if you are attempting to navigate it for a loved one or...
by FSM | May 19, 2022 | Aging in Place, Health & Wellness
If you are working with a doctor to help the aging adult in your life get the best care possible, how do you determine if every recommended treatment or test will be harmful or helpful? Yes, Doctors are the experts when it comes to treating disease, but you are the...
by FSM | May 18, 2022 | Caregivers, Health & Wellness
Sadly, many people in hospitals or nursing homes receive care that aligns not with their wishes. Aging adults need to voice their end-of-life requests to their families and caretakers. One of the biggest requests by aging adults is the desire to die at home surrounded...
by FSM | May 17, 2022 | Health & Wellness
As we age, we develop normal age-related memory loss, and sometimes our memory loss could relate to lack of sleep or stress. However, sometimes your frequent memory loss could be a sign of premature Alzheimer’s. Studies show if Alzheimer’s disease is caught...
by FSM | May 16, 2022 | Home Solutions
If you are the caretaker for an aging loved one, you must be vigilant when fall proofing your home. Fall prevention is an essential part of helping prevent falls in aging adults and keeping them safe and healthy. Aging adults are already at a higher risk of falls due...
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