Most Recent Posts from July, 2012 Jul 31, 2012 6 Tips for Senior Sun Safety Summer weather is great for relaxing with family and friends. Being outside for pool parties, barbecues, and beach trips are what make summertime so much fun. We’ve all heard that protecting skin from ... Read More Jul 30, 2012 How to Communicate with Your Loved One’s Caregiver When you have a professional caregiver assisting your aging parent at home, communication is key. After all, your parent is one of the most important people in your life. Leaving him or her in someone ... Read More Jul 29, 2012 Eight Ways to Decorate Your Wheelchair Disabled seniors who use wheelchairs can sometimes feel stigmatized. To the outsider, a wheelchair can signal vulnerability. But the elderly in wheelchairs often feel just as strong and capable as ... Read More Jul 27, 2012 My Grandma was ripped off: 8 Tips to Avoid Senior Scams On a recent trip to see my family, my mother made me aware that my grandmother (who has early onset dementia) had been victim of a scam. An asphalt paver knocked on her door and to our amazement, she ... Read More Jul 25, 2012 Tips on Senior Safety while Cooking the Bird Cooking with your aging parent is a fantastic way to bond while discovering yummy new dishes. But while you’re emulating your favorite TV cook, dangers such as fires, spills that can result in falls, ... Read More