Aging Well

04/02/2025

02/12/2024

Embrace your golden years with Cleveland Clinic's guide to successful aging! Discover how to maintain physical health, keep your mind sharp, and plan for a vibrant future. Whether it's staying active, engaging in new hobbies, or preparing for the lifestyle you desire, it's never too late to start. For more empowering tips on living your best life at any age, check out the full article here.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/aging-successfully

Let's age gracefully together!

People in the U.S. are living longer than ever. And we all want to spend those years living a full life, rather than just managing chronic disease. Check out these tips that can help ensure your older years are some of your healthiest.

11/20/2023

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/when-older-parents-resist-help-or-advice-use-these-tips-to-cope/ar-AA1biJQD?ocid=msedgntp&pc=ASTS&cvid=d8dea1db46374b8bacbaf06fa264c6a1&ei=14

Dealing with a stubborn or resistant older parent can be a difficult problem for adult children. Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these evolving relationships.

07/09/2016

Fill in the blank: The most important thing I have learned from caregiving is ___________.

07/06/2016

: One of the most important task of a caregiver is creating a network of people to guide you in making decisions concerning your loved one. This network usually consists of informal support such as family, friends, neighbors, and formal support such as hired caregivers, geriatric care managers, geriatricians, mental health professionals, etc.

06/29/2016

: When initiating calls, always get the name, title, and direct telephone number. Be sure to take notes and record the date of any conversation concerning the care of your loved one.

06/27/2016

I have seen it first hand. It is devastating. Let's continue the fight to find more effective treatments and a cure!

It's hard to conceive how brutal Alzheimer's is:

06/18/2016

Happy Birthday to this special lady!

Filled with family, friends and music -- a South Roanoke nursing home hosted a special birthday party for a woman who has made quite an impression on those around her.

06/15/2016

Today, June 15th, is World Elder Abuse Day. Countless elders are phyically abused and exploited for resources. Most abuse goes unreported and all to often happens by the hands of those they know and trust! Check out our article to learn how you can help some in the Roanoke Valley who may be suffering silently. http://www.seniorlifestyleconcierge.com/2016/06/elder-abuse-awareness-roanoke-valley/

06/10/2016

Excellent news.

Researchers at Rowan SOM used the body's immune response to look for signs of early Alzheimer's disease.

05/28/2016

How wonderful!

Style really is eternal.