Preventing Dehydration

Drinking plenty of water is critical to wellness because dehydration is a common cause of hospitalization among older people. Many of the earliest signs, like…

February 26, 2020

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Seniors and Sleep

Restful sleep is one of the building blocks to good health. Many mistakenly believe that seniors don’t need as much sleep as younger adults, but…

January 28, 2020

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Managing Pain for Seniors

As we age, we’re more likely to have pain-related ailments, but that doesn’t mean we should accept pain as a fact of life. There are…

January 22, 2020

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Dementia and nutrition

Dementia affects memory, language, thinking skills, attention span, and perception. In addition to age-related changes in appetite, thirst, and sense of smell and taste, dementia…

January 16, 2020

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I get by with a little help from my friends

“I get by with a little help from my friends” is not just a famous lyric from the Beatles! It also describes the boost that…

January 7, 2020

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New Year’s Resolutions

What would New Year’s be without a resolution or two? People of all ages can make and complete New Year’s resolutions. Seniors and caregivers can…

December 30, 2019

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Dialing the stress down at the holidays

The holiday season can be both a time of great joy and extra stress, especially for older adults and their caregivers. Holidays represent family, emotion,…

December 23, 2019

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Music is Magical

Earlier in her career, our founder, Janet Brush was a Geriatric Social Worker in New York City and would occasionally visit the Riverdale Jewish Home…

December 18, 2019

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5 Tips for a Safe & Healthy Winter

Even in moderate climates like the San Francisco Bay Area, winter brings shorter days, colder weather and less light. For the seniors in your life,…

December 12, 2019

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