by Marie LeBlanc | Well-being
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving in their 2020 report, there are nearly 53 million caregivers in the United States, and nearly 1 in 5 are providing unpaid care to an adult with health or functional needs. A caregiver is anyone who provides help to...
by Marie LeBlanc | Well-being
Am I old or just getting older? When researchers at the Pew Research Center asked this of almost 3,000 adults ranging in age from 18 to well over 65, the answers were just what you are probably thinking … It depends on who you ask. If you average all the responses...
by Marie LeBlanc | Well-being
It’s a fact that as we age, we are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injuries. We are less efficient at controlling body temperature because we sweat less than our younger counterparts, so our heat-regulating system isn’t as efficient as it used to be....
by Marie LeBlanc | Downsizing, Well-being
Anyone who has moved from one home to another will tell you it is stressful under the best conditions. Leacey Brown, an Extension Gerontology Field Specialist at South Dakota State University, says that for seniors it can be positively traumatic! The memories of...
by Marie LeBlanc | Downsizing, Senior Living Community, Well-being
Moving to a senior living community is a major transition. The process can be overwhelming if not approached systematically. Most important is the available support for you and your loved one who is making this move to a new phase of life. Getting Started The first...
by Marie LeBlanc | Well-being
Adult children know the feeling inside when one or more tough issues should be addressed with their parents. Whether it’s giving up driving, getting in-home healthcare, or moving out of the family home that can no longer be taken care of adequately, the very thought...
