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Easy Crafts for Seniors with Dementia

Arrange Flowers Flower arranging is a perfect activity for older adults who enjoy flowers or gardening. Attach Pipes and Fittings Many older adults use to enjoy being handy around the house. Remind them of those pleasant memories with an activity whee they can put together and take apart pipes. Play with Play Doh Making shapes […]

3 Steps to Find Out if Something is Covered by Medicare

Ask the doctor or medical facility if they accept your older adult’s specific Medicare plan for whatever is getting done – office visit, test, item, procedure, etc. Go to medicare.gov, then enter the test or service and click “go” to search for it. Usually, the first or second search result will tell you if that […]

Ways to Improve Health of Seniors with High Blood Pressure

Regularly Monitor Blood Pressure – Keeping track of your older adult’s blood pressure is key to reducing it. It’s tough to improve something you can’t measure. Take Medications as Prescribed – If your senior has been prescribed medication to control blood pressure, be sure they follow instructions – take pills on time, don’t skip doses […]

Cheerful Valentine’s Day Activities for Seniors

Create a Festive Environment.  Putting up decorations makes any holiday festive and special. Cut hearts out of colored paper and stick them up around the house. Celebrate with Family and Friends. Any holiday is a good reason to get together with family and friends. Organize a casual potluck, or even just coffee/tea. Enjoy Valentine Themed […]

Great Activities for Limited Mobililty

Great Activities for Limited Mobility: 1. Spend Time Reading – Reading is a fantastic way to spend time and keep the brain engaged. 2. Explore a Variety of Hobbies – Activities that don’t require a lot of moving include bird watching, knitting, crocheting, indoor garden, or playing a musical instrument. 3. Get Creative – Drawing, […]

January is National…

      National Hobby Month The beginning of the year is a great time to start a new hobby. National Book Month Get Reading!       National Get Organized Month Start the year off organized. National Mentoring Month Use this month to become a mentor. High-Tech month Learn about how our lives are […]

Four New Year’s Goals for Family Caregivers

Get help so you’re not doing everything by yourself. – Put together a care giving team. – Ask family or friends to help with your older adult. – Get outside help. Take time for yourself every day. – Take small breaks throughout the day. – Do something just for you. Everyone needs regular time to […]

6 Ways to Adapt Holiday Activities for Seniors with Dementia

Keep groups small to avoid over stimulation. For example, instead of having one big get together for all of the family, have a couple of family events over the course of a few weeks; or limit the event to immediate family only. Schedule important activities for their best time of the day. If your senior […]

Holiday Activities for Seniors

1.  Make a holiday wreath. 2. Decorate and fill stockings. 3. Decorate the house. 4. Play simple card or board games. 5. Sing holiday songs together. 6. Have a family movie night, 7. Have tea or cookies. 8. Bake cookies. 9. Wrap gifts. 10. Help with holiday cards.

Christmas Traditions from Around the World

Kentucky Fried Christmas Dinner in Japan. Christmas is not a big deal in Japan, except for this new tradition of eating KFC as Christmas dinner. Saint Nicholas Day in Germany. This particular saint travels all over Germany on December 6 to leave little treats in the shoes of good children. Broom Hiding, from Norway. This […]

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