by Lauren Hope Bartling | Nov 15, 2024 | Organizing, Aging, Caregivers
With winter just around the corner, now is a good time to start preparing for the (hopefully) dropping temperatures in Central Texas. Everyone, especially senior citizens, must take proactive steps to stay safe, warm, and healthy this cold season. While winters...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Nov 9, 2024 | Caregivers, Aging
Election Week can be a real roller coaster of emotions for many people. The days immediately following an election are fraught with emotion, whether your hopes or predictions have been realized or not. For seniors, this stress from a contentious election cycle may be...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Nov 1, 2024 | Aging, Caregivers, Life Transitions
November welcomes daylight savings, (typically) cooler weather (we’re still crossing our fingers for some autumn weather), and the holiday season. Along with that is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan first declared...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Oct 26, 2024 | Aging, Caregivers
Aging makes people consider their health from many points of view, often starting with the heart and mental well-being. However, regarding overall well-being, one more forgotten aspect is foot care. Our feet are a major component of our movement, balance, and...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Oct 4, 2024 | Life Transitions, Aging, Caregivers, Exploring Options
October is Long-Term Care Planning Month, which brings in the ideal opportunity to raise awareness for Long-Term care options and information. This month prompts preparation for your future care needs or that of a loved one. The need for long-term care solutions is...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Sep 28, 2024 | Caregivers, Aging
Last week we discussed the importance of regular eye exams and how they can help prevent and catch issues early on. One common issue seniors face with their vision is the development of cataracts. Today, we’ll dive into the topic of cataracts and cataract surgery. As...
