seniorsteps4 days ago2 minThe Importance of SleepAs we get older, one of the most common and well-known changes due to aging is the amount and type of sleep that we get. As babies, human...
seniorstepsFeb 172 minHealthcare Preferences and RetirementA recent study completed at Boston University highlighted an important issue for elder persons and especially for geriatric care managers...
seniorstepsFeb 92 minObesity and AgingAs we age and grow older, life gives us new sets of challenges, experiences, and obstacles that we may not necessarily be ready for. Issu...
seniorstepsJan 312 minAging in place is not the best option for everyoneAs we get older, important questions about our elder years and our living situation can often cause tension within families and without, ...
seniorstepsJan 222 minAn Aging PopulationIn the upcoming year, the most recent United States Census will complete. The census, undertaken every 10 years, is a total count of the ...
seniorstepsJan 133 minPreparing an aging roadmapOne of the best things we can do as geriatric care managers is help our clients prepare for the changes that may occur as they get older ...
seniorstepsJan 73 minNoticing changes in our elder relativesAs we get older, we tend to notice subtle changes in both our bodies and our lives. Even from a young age, when we finally grow tall enou...
seniorstepsDec 25, 20202 minLessons from the resilience of older adults during the pandemicThis pandemic has hit us all hard, from younger children having to adapt to an at-home learning environment, to young adults changing the...
seniorstepsDec 16, 20202 minPlanning Elderhood during COVID-19Among the concerns and thoughts that many of us are having during these stressful times, many of our elder relatives neighbors and friend...
seniorstepsNov 28, 20202 minHealthcare, Elderhood, and Geriatric Care ManagementA recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States, found that over half of...
seniorstepsNov 27, 20201 minHappy Thanksgiving from Senior Steps!As we finally settle in for Thanksgiving in this tumultuous and stressful year, we at Senior Steps remember our loved ones, our friends, ...
seniorstepsNov 20, 20202 minGetting ready for RetirementAs we transition into our elder years and enjoy the relaxation and rest after years of working and raising a family, it can be easy to fa...
seniorstepsNov 9, 20202 minThe Impact of Isolation on EldersOne of the main focuses for Geriatric Care Managers at Senior Steps is the overall health and happiness of our clients, beyond the standa...
seniorstepsNov 1, 20202 minPreparing for the 2nd and 3rd WaveAs we head into the colder and darker months at the end of the year, it can be easy to settle into our old routine of indoor activities a...
seniorstepsOct 21, 20203 minOlder Adults and Medication PlansOne of the realities we all have to deal with as we get older is the slowly increasing number of medications we may be prescribed or reco...
seniorstepsOct 16, 20201 minUpcoming Alzheimer's Association SeminarsThe Alzheimer's Association, of which Senior Steps is a member, have announced several upcoming seminars. Below is the published flyer, w...
seniorstepsOct 16, 20202 minElder Financial Abuse during COVID-19Among the scariest and most heartbreaking things that can happen to an elder person is when they are taken advantage of financially. In a...
seniorstepsOct 2, 20202 minThe Benefits of Exercise for Elders“Regular exercise has a meaningful effect on BP control, prevention of diabetes, and lowering of cholesterol.” - Rajiv Agarwal, MBBS, Ind...
seniorstepsOct 2, 20202 minSubstance Abuse among EldersOne of the most common issues that can cause health complications in older adults is the overuse of substances, whether it be something a...
seniorstepsOct 2, 20202 minThe Benefit of Hiring a Care ManagerAs we get older, things slow down, both in our lives and in our physical activity. It is easy to settle into a lifestyle of routine and c...