Continuing with our theme of leading a more active lifestyle as a senior citizen, we are sharing some ideas for safe, fun activities to...

It has been proven, over and over for many years now, that a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise and adequate sleep can...

In last week’s article, our team outlined some of the great benefits of pet adoption for seniors, from security, companionship, and...

Pet adoptions have drastically increased with the start of the pandemic as people started to crave companionship while having to shelter...

For many families, the hang up about hiring a geriatric care management company is the perceived cost. While widely (though, falsely)...

Most people have fond childhood memories of certain holidays and in theory, would look forward to reliving joyous family get-togethers....

Many people still confuse geriatric care management companies with in-home care firms, assisted living facilities, or other services...

As a person enters elderhood, it can be difficult to determine, and differentiate between, all the different services available to them....

Like most types of abuse, elder abuse is believed to be significantly underreported worldwide. Most studies have found that, in the...

Aging has consistently been presented as something resembling a disease for many decades now. Many people have moved away from seeing...

In last week’s article, we listed some important questions to consider in helping an aging relative decide whether aging in place at...

The matter of an aging person’s housing arrangements may be the single most important factor in determining the level of independence and...

Many adults who juggle caring for their children, working, maintaining their home, and managing other life responsibilities can find...

For seniors, a harsh winter season can bring on a variety of unique challenges. In a previous blog post, the team at Senior Steps...

With the recent floods and tornado warnings, harsh weather is on the brain and for many of us, it’s a good time to start preparing our...

Loneliness, the feeling of isolation and disconnection from other people in our lives, is a common issue. Everyone feels it at one point...

Nutrition heavily factors into our health, physical and mental, at every stage of life. In elderhood, it’s especially important to get...

For so many of us, our parents crossing into elderhood often happens too soon. It can sneak up on us and leave us feeling overwhelmed...

Our geriatric care experts consistently emphasize making the most of our quality time with our older loved ones. With busier schedules,...

As our parents, friends, and relatives age into elderhood, their lives and our lives change in often unexpected ways. The independence of...