by Lauren Hope Bartling | Nov 29, 2024 | Caregivers, Aging, Life Transitions
We’ve discussed the importance of other regular health checkups, such as eye exams or mammograms and annual well-checks. Today, we’ll discuss another equally important checkup for older adults: coloscopies. We realize it may seem a bit distasteful to discuss this just...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Nov 22, 2024 | Caregivers, Aging, Life Transitions
As people worldwide age, finding ways to help them live better becomes increasingly urgent. ElliQ is one bright example. This advanced social robot supports seniors in keeping their lives healthy, active, and interconnected. If you’re familiar with devices like...
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...