by Lauren Hope Bartling | Feb 14, 2025 | Aging, Caregivers, Life Transitions
National Senior Independence Month, celebrated in February, encourages senior citizens, senior centers, and community members to share resources and support to help the elderly live independently. A senior’s independence is not always simply a matter of...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Jan 17, 2025 | Caregivers, Aging, Exploring Options, Life Transitions, Organizing
In Central Texas, the senior population is growing, and thus, so is the need for senior care. Due to the growth of the aging population, the demand for quality, compassionate care has never been higher. Collaboration among businesses in the senior industry is a key...
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...
