Communication Devices for Seniors

When looking for communication devices for you or a loved one,  it is important to make sure they can easily use the device in an emergency. After all, before we had GPS, applications and other modern phone features we used them for emergencies and remote...

Summer Activities for Seniors in Colorado

Colorado offers so many different activities in the summer months for people of all ages, but for seniors, the one thing you must ask is does your senior enjoy the outdoors or indoors more? Does the heat bother them? Do they prefer the heat? Do they enjoy walking, or...

Does REST Effect Alzheimer’s?

REST, an abbreviation for RE-1 silencing transcription, is actually a protein thought to only be produced in the brain before birth. It was previously believed to protect already immature neurons of a fetus allowing the brain of a newborn to handle the stress of...

Teach your Brain to Reduce Stress

Sometimes, when you are too stressed, it feels as though you cannot think straight. This can leave you feeling frazzled and unable to remember particular things such as what you need at the grocery store. An overworked brain can lead to stress, which in turn can...

New Take on Traditional Apple Pie – Apple Slab Pie

Unlike traditional apple pie, apple slab pie can feed up to 20 people because it is baked on a baking sheet rather than a pie pan. It is also shorter, its filling is thicker for neat slicing, and it is topped with a sugary glaze. One downside to this apple slab pie is...

How Can Assisted Living Home Costs be Tax Deductible?

Assisted Living facilities can rise in cost every year, but did you know that some of those costs may be tax deductible? If medical expenses, including long-term care, are more than 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income, they can be tax deductible. There are many...

Perfect Gifts for Your Grandchildren

With Christmas around the corner, it can be hard to to come up with the perfect gift for your grandchildren. In this post, you can get some ideas for your grandchildren at any age. Baby’s First Year For the baby’s first Christmas, the parents can be very...

Socialization and Senior Care

Assisted Living communities often have many different activities for interaction and socialization. People often overlook the importance of socialization in the elderly, but it is extremely important for senior living. As you age, you become less social and this can...