Tips for Seniors
Medication Safety Tips for Seniors
Tips for SeniorsProvided by Cindy Gessouroun, Registered Nurse The Basics 5 R’s: The Rights of Medication Administration Right Drug: Make sure you know the name of each drug and what it is for. Write down all your medicines on a single paper and keep it in a...
Social Isolation in Older Adults
Tips for SeniorsHuman beings are social creatures. Our connections with others allow us to survive and thrive. Social isolation is a growing, and costly, concern among older adults. One in five seniors in the United States reports feeling lonely, and many of the...
Winter Weather Tips for Seniors
Tips for SeniorsIt is officially Winter in Oklahoma which means we can have a wide variety of weather that varies from day to day. Just like storm season, we must prepare ourselves for whatever Mother Nature brings us. Below are some important weather tips to keep you...
Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers: Health Changes You Can See, Hear, and Read
In a perfect world, we’d all live close to our aging parents and grandparents. But careers and the needs of our immediate families often cause us to become long-distance caregivers, spending less time face to face with aging loved ones than we might like.
Why Seniors Refuse to Eat and What You Can Do About It
Proper nutrition is vital to a healthy life at any age. Many seniors tend to eat less as their metabolism slows and nutritional needs change, but what if Mom or Dad won’t eat properly or hardly eats at all?
Resources for Caregivers
Over 15 million Americans provide unpaid care to older adult. Use these tips and learn more about caregiving.