Elder Care Cafe

Deciding when to hire a 24 hour care service to take care of an aging loved one, isn’t always clear or easy. You most likely have a lot of concerns and due to the vast amount of misinformation available online getting the answers you need can be difficult. Today I’d like to help you if [...]

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The World Health Organization’s (WHO) position statement entitled: “Guidelines for the Promotion of Physical Activity for Older Persons” states that most elderly people can find a physically active lifestyle beneficial and that simply being active trumps the actual type of physical activity they may engage in. “There are many different kinds of physical activity which [...]

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Since I’m a huge fan of House Hunters International on HGTV, I was glad to see this article come into my email basket. Hopefully you will appreciate this information as much as I enjoyed reading the article. For more information about the author, see the resource box at the end of the article. We work [...]

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Fountain of youth – a myth that has been passed on from generation to generation. According to the myth, anyone who drinks from it will be given the gift of eternal youth. In reality, nobody is exempted. All of us will get old. And as we get older, our physical body changes along with the [...]

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No-one wants to see a loved one lose their independence. But if the worst does happen, and they need full-time care, does the job fall to you? Or should you find paid care for your relative? With so many options out there, it really can be hard to make an informed decision. If you’re thinking [...]

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This guest post by Jennifer Doherty covers a topic that is very important for family members and caregivers of aging seniors. It is up to everyone concerned in the care of the elderly to decide whether this type of coverage is for them or not. If you want further information regarding life cover, you can [...]

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Having trouble thinking of what to get Grandma and Grandpa? It may be a gift for an anniversary, birthday, or just to show you care. Either way, it can be a little tricky trying to think of the perfect present. Does it seem like your loved ones have everything under the sun? Perhaps you haven’t [...]

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Stacey Graham has previously written informative articles for us and she is here again today to share information about an important topic – medical equipment for seniors. You can read more about Stacey and also check out the resources she talks about in this article at the bottom of the page. Part of the aging [...]

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No matter how old you are, getting a good night’s sleep is imperative. This guest post written by Michelle Lim has some great tips that should help you out if you are having problems in that area. Also, check out the resource box at the end of the article for further information. 10 Tips for [...]

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Jennifer Doherty has written a guest post especially for our readers. I’m excited to share this article about practical travel advice for seniors and baby boomers, and the benefits of volunteering around the world. Hopefully Jennifer’s article will give you some ideas to expand your personal horizon. If you want to know more about Jennifer, check [...]

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The risk of losing a tooth increases with age, but there are ways of replacing missing teeth. Missing teeth do not just affect the aesthetics of your smile, they also cause problems with the function of the mouth and it is always beneficial to consider treatment to replace lost teeth. How are Teeth Lost? There [...]

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Oral care is an important part of the over all health care regimen for seniors. A special thank you goes to Dana Smith for this timely article about oral care. You can read more about Dana at the end of this article. Despite the best dental and oral care efforts, time and age might compel [...]

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This article is the second in a two part series written by Jason Miner. I hope you enjoy this fun trip down memory lane. You can read more about Jason at the end of this article and also click on the link to read Part One. We would love to hear about your memories of [...]

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This article is the first part in a two part series written by Jason Miner. I hope you enjoy this fun trip down memory lane. You can read more about Jason at the end of this article and also click on the link to read Part Two. We would love to hear about your memories [...]

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This is a guest post written by Sachin. He shared a post in July about how to choose a good care home for your loved one. He is back with important information for people who are struggling with disabilities. A lot of Government agencies which are associated with a particular type of disability offer grants for [...]

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