Aging

These exercise tips for older adults are fun, doable and perfect for boosting health and connection.

It doesn’t take a major life event to spark a desire for change. Sometimes it’s the little things: a restless night, feeling sluggish, or hearing a loved one say, “I just don’t feel like myself lately.” If that sounds familiar, the solution may be simpler than expected. These exercise tips for older adults offer small, realistic ways to get moving again, and feel better in body, mind, and mood.

Try these dementia-friendly signs to help someone you love minimize confusion at home.

If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there, you’ve had a small taste of what living with dementia can feel like. Now imagine that same confusion magnified, only it’s constant, and it’s happening inside your own home. Suddenly, the most familiar place in the world becomes full of uncertainty. One helpful solution is dementia-friendly signs to help transform a frustrating maze into a space that feels safe, supportive, and familiar again.

Choosing the best adaptive clothing for seniors helps preserve comfort, confidence, and independence.

You might not think twice about what it takes to get yourself dressed each morning, but if you’re helping someone with arthritis, limited mobility, or other health challenges, you know it’s often not that simple. The best adaptive clothing for seniors is imperative to make life easier and restore a sense of independence, dignity, and control.

Protecting our Seniors – Preventing Scams and Elder Financial Abuse

Earlier this week, the Marin IJ ran an article (https://www.marinij.com/2025/05/20/marin-investigators-accuse-suspect-of-scamming-seniors) highlighting a recent Elder Financial Abuse scam.  The two victims, 78 and 83 years old, were scammed to the tune of almost $100,000.  Fortunately, the perpetrator was caught and the Prosecuting Attorney is fighting for a very high bail.  All of this began with a phishing email seemingly coming from Amazon.

Unfortunately, these sorts of Elder Financial Abuse scams are becoming more and more common.  It is critically important that we all do our part to protect the elderly from this financial exploitation.  There are long laundry lists of what everyone can do to best protect themselves and their financial interests.  Keeping all your information as confidential as possible is paramount.  Use strong passwords, and never divulge them, or your account information.  … Read More »

Spousal caregiver resentment can leave you riddled with guilt, but you can overcome it with the right support.

You meant every word of those vows: through sickness and health, for better or worse. But no one warned you how exhausting it might feel to live those promises day in and day out as a caregiver. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or even resentful while caring for your spouse, take a deep breath: you’re not failing, you’re just human.

If you’ve been wondering, “Why won’t Mom eat?” it’s important to know the signs of an eating disorder.

Changes in appetite and weight are often considered a normal part of aging. But if you find yourself asking, “Why won’t Mom eat?” it’s important to consider all possible reasons. While factors like medication side effects, dental concerns, or reduced mobility can certainly play a role, there’s another potential cause that often goes unnoticed: eating disorders in seniors.

If introducing the idea of home care to an older loved one feels uncomfortable, try these tips and conversation starters.

If you ever had to have “the talk” with your parents about those awkward pre-teen topics, you might remember how uncomfortable it was. Now, the roles have shifted, and it’s your turn to bring up an equally difficult subject: discussing concerns about their well-being and introducing the idea of home care.

It’s easy for older adults to slip into spending too much time alone, which can lead to senior social frailty.

Not so long ago, we were all taking precautions to protect ourselves and loved ones from the spread of COVID-19. For older adults, who were especially vulnerable, this meant isolating at home and avoiding social interactions. While these measures were necessary for safety, they created a new norm of solitary living for many seniors—one that has persisted long after the height of the pandemic and is causing a condition known as senior social frailty.

Learn how to recognize and better manage chronic fatigue in older adults.

Some mornings, the snooze button is your best friend—offering a few extra precious moments of rest. But for many older adults, fatigue is more than just morning grogginess; it’s an all-encompassing exhaustion that seeps into every part of their day. As one chronic fatigue sufferer vividly described, “I feel like my battery is permanently drained. It’s as if I’m a dish rag that’s been wrung out and left with nothing to give.”

A temporary assisted living stay can be less overwhelming and more comfortable with these tips.

After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the doctor may recommend a temporary assisted living stay before the person returns home. This is typically a short-term time of intensive therapy to promote healing and recovery. However, the thought of moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility even for a matter of weeks or months can be extremely difficult to accept.