by Lauren Hope Bartling | Dec 7, 2024 | Caregivers, Aging, Life Transitions
The holiday season is often painted as a time of happiness, family gatherings, and festive cheer. For many people, this is the reality: a festive season filled with joy, giving, and companionship. But for others, this season is a hard time as we might miss our loved...
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 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 12, 2024 | Life Transitions, Exploring Options, Uncategorized
On October 12th, the world unites to observe the important day of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, which is meant to raise awareness and understanding of these topics and advocate for access to these services worldwide. This day helps to highlight the critical...
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...
