Podcasts for Seniors: Discover a New Favorite Podcasts have become very popular in recent years, and why not? They can be hilarious, educational, practical, and inspirational. There seems to be a podcast for every interest,

Podcasts for Family Caregivers: Get Informed and Empowered Few of us feel prepared to care for our elderly parents, but life circumstances sometimes demand we step into this role. Caregiver burnout is all too common

Home Modifications for Veterans and Seniors Aging in Place With more seniors, including millions of aging Veterans, choosing to age in place, families should have a conversation about home safety modifications. Adaptations can be made

Choking, Dysphagia, and Difficult Swallowing in Elderly Adults Dysphagia in the elderly is a common condition resulting from multiple factors including oral health problems, chronic illness, and medication side effects. Also called geriatric dysphagia, this

What Is In-Home Care? An Overview of Support for the Elderly and Their Families Home care for elderly people is somewhat misunderstood as a medical service. While it can include home health, home care is

Veteran Profile: Jimmy and Dorothy Wiseman, Up for the Adventure Jimmy and Dorothy Wiseman are each mechanically-inclined in their own way. While Dorothy’s career as an aerospace technical writer made her part of the pioneer

Caregiver Tips for Doctor Visits Supporting an aging loved one’s health means learning a level of medical advocacy most of us were not trained for. Many individuals find that attending doctor appointments with their elderly

Emergency Preparedness for Seniors Living Alone As we head into the Atlantic hurricane season, this may be the right time to review emergency preparedness for older adults who live alone. Many households may not know