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It’s Summer in Richmond Virginia, bringing hot, humid days and lightening bug nights.  Summer also means the kids are out of school and many family caregivers are torn between attending family vacations and caring for an older family member. It’s time to talk about respite care. Senior loved ones with physical or memory limitations may [Read More]

Spring into Summer; Summer into Fall. Here we are at Winter Solstice, and the time has come for another changing season. Even if you embrace the changes, effects will be felt. From cooler weather to darker, shorter days, change is happening all around us. Our bodies adjust just like the leaves on the trees. Have [Read More]

We all age, and we all age differently. That is the beauty of life itself. As we watch our senior venture into their golden years, we need to honestly assess the situation. You may have noticed that your senior needs a bit more help than previous days. Maybe it started as a safety measure from [Read More]

Recently, we discussed the Seven Dimensions of Wellness. Check out the previous blog if you want the whole story. However, if you want a quick recap: the seven dimensions of wellness are physical, emotional, intellectual, environmental, vocational, spiritual, and social. A balance of these dimensions can lead to a fuller, more satisfying life. Today, let’s [Read More]

When you think health, often wellness comes to mind. Undeniably, the pairing ‘health and wellness’ is a common linked phrase. Did you know they do not necessarily mean the same thing? The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or [Read More]

Caregiving is not an easy job. As a caregiver, you have taken on the role of meeting the needs of someone else. When you take on this job, you don’t always consider the consequences. Often, being a caregiver for a loved senior is more out of necessity, not because the caregiver role fits in your [Read More]

Physical activity is not only good for the body, but also critical in improving mental and cognitive health. It promotes a longer, fuller life where you can actively participate. Gerontologists state that successful aging includes spirituality, emotional and educational health, social satisfaction, and physical health. The primary goal is vitality, aiming for more life to [Read More]

Aging is a process. One that is unique to each individual. As a loved one, we may notice our beloved senior has started to change and grow towards needing more assistance.  At first, our senior may need help for big projects around the home like yard work or home maintenance, but as time progresses, the [Read More]