by Mike McQuinn | Feb 6, 2016 | blog
A general rule of life is that when something tastes good, it probably won’t be good for you. The healthiest things in life tend to also be bland and tasteless (like quinoa). What this means is that it can be fairly difficult to balance, especially when your loved...
by Mike McQuinn | Jan 31, 2016 | blog
As our loved ones age, they begin to find that they cannot do the things that they used to do. Sure, there are the occasional outliers who will be running marathons into their eighties, but more likely, your loved ones will need to slow down their lifestyles. And when...
by Mike McQuinn | Jan 12, 2016 | blog
An iPhone can be a wonderful tool for individuals of all ages, even senior citizens. When looking for ways to keep in touch with elderly parents, grandparents, or other aging family members, the iPhone can be perceived as too complicated for senior citizen use. But...
by Mike McQuinn | Jan 10, 2016 | blog
Attending College as a Senior Citizen with Tuition Waiver Programs If you are a senior citizen who loves to learn, then consider enrolling in classes at a local college. It is likely that you will not have to pay a lot of money to attend classes because many...
by Mike McQuinn | Jan 9, 2016 | blog
Dogs provide so many wonderful benefits for people of all ages, including those who are in their golden years. Dogs offer companionship, unconditional love, motivation to stay active, a cure for loneliness, and many health benefits such as decreased blood pressure and...
by Mike McQuinn | Jan 7, 2016 | blog
Every day more Baby Boomers become senior citizens, and their numbers are increasing. Two major differences in the senior population resulting directly from the boomer generation are their overall health and activity, and their comfort level with technology and...
by Mike McQuinn | Jan 3, 2016 | blog
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten what you were trying to find? As we age, our cognitive reserves tend to diminish. However, it is never too late to work our brain “muscles” to get them back into shape. With the right activities, our brains can create new...
by Mike McQuinn | Oct 29, 2015 | blog
For anyone who has to move their elderly loved one into assisted living, it can be a difficult transition on everyone who is involved. The senior may be nervous about the change and have a challenging time adjusting. For those who are preparing for the move, there are...
by Mike McQuinn | Sep 27, 2015 | blog
Your travel experience with a friend or loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease can be a pleasure when the appropriate managed and detailed plans are in place before the trip begins. Before departure, supply your family with your planned stops and expected time of...
by Mike McQuinn | Sep 14, 2015 | blog
It is never easy to talk to your elderly parents about hanging up their car keys. For some parents, it’s the last bit of independence and control they have in their lives. Yet for their safety and the safety of others on the road, it’s imperative to take...
