Elder Care Cafe

As we age, life around us seems to slow down. When people take a look at our lifestyle, those of us in our late sixties to our nineties, it looks like we might have a peaceful, restful existence. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. We aging seniors also experience stress, although quite often a different [...]

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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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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 more elderly among us may still remember the Great Depression of the 1930’s. I know my Dad does. He was a young boy of about ten to twelve years old in the early years of the depression and still remembers how sparse their meals were. When most people are working during their lifetime, it’s [...]

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One thing I’ve learned over the years is that I need a good night’s sleep if I’m going to have a productive day. Whether I was working, shopping, or staying home and relaxing after a busy week, getting plenty of rest the night before was important to me. What I have learned more recently is [...]

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One of the fastest growing demographics regarding the older set has to do with the Internet. Statistics show that a growing number of seniors are taking to the World Wide Web for a variety of reasons. Not only that, but many of those getting on line are not those in their early sixties – they [...]

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Some people might think that aging seniors who are heading toward the end of their life need not be concerned with boosting their energy. Just because many seniors sit in their rocker recliner all day watching TV or staring out the window does not mean they don’t need to boost their energy level throughout the [...]

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Many people have an aversion to discussing a will, let alone creating one for themselves. While some people think the topic is too morbid to talk about, a last will and testament is important no matter how old you are. While it is a wise decision for anyone above the age of twenty-one, it is [...]

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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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Debra Johnson wrote this wonderful post about children and the good times they experienced with their grandmother. This is a thoughtful and interesting article that will hopefully remind grandparents how important they are to their grandchildren no matter how old they are. My children have been truly blessed by the presence of their grandmother. She [...]

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As baby boomers and aging seniors move into their later years, saving money becomes more than a matter of building up their savings. Following retirement it can make a difference in whether they live a comfortable life or live in poverty. I grew up shortly after World War II and into the mid-sixties. The United [...]

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This article is a guest post written by Kevin Puhl regarding rehabilitation services. If you are interested in writing an article for Elder Care Cafe, please let me know by clicking on the Guest Posts tab where you will find all the information you need. Once a patient has completed his stay in a hospital [...]

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About every couple of weeks or so we go shopping for groceries and other necessities at one of the so-called big box stores – in our case either Wal-Mart or Meijer. In the meantime, I keep a running list of what we will need to buy so that I don’t miss anything.  In between the [...]

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Family dynamics can make or break relationships. They can be loving, supportive, and kind or they can be filled with anger; disruptive and cruel. Families can also play an important role, positive or negative, in the life of senior citizens as they age. What is a family? Families were created for a reason. If you [...]

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