Caregiving Topics

Exercise Can Help Ward Off Frailty

In a women's study released in 2009, researchers at Columbia and Johns Hopkins Universities discovered the important role activity plays in the fight against frailty and shed new light on what causes the condition.

IRS Scams Can Target Seniors . . . What Family Caregivers Can Do

In a survey conducted by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead® network, 9 percent of American seniors said they may have been the victim of criminals posing as IRS representatives.

Your Senior Parents’ Finances: How to ask the difficult questions and get real answers

Preparing financially for the final years may require continual reassessment of life situation and priorities. Discuss these tips from Genworth Financial with your loved ones to help orchestrate preferable circumstances as much as possible.

Your Senior Parents’ Finances: How to ask the difficult questions and get real answers (CA)

6 Reasons Why Older Adults May Not Eat Enough (Canada)

6 Reasons Why a Senior May Not Eat Enough

Depression, Heart Disease, Diabetes…Could it be Low Vitamin D?

Depression can be a serious disease in older adults and the causes are often varied. Surprisingly simple solutions sometimes help counteract depression such as vitamin supplementation, according to research, and companionship. It's always important to first have a doctor's assessment to determine the causes of depression and the best course of action.

The Impact of Vision Loss and How to Use Sight More Efficiently (Canada)

The Impact of Vision Loss and How to Use Sight More Efficiently