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A Technology Tool That Doesn’t Require Your Senior To Have Any Technical Ability.

October 25, 2021 by Debra Hallisey

Sociavi, a simple way to communicate, share and engage with your loved one. The pandemic amplified the importance of technology and its ability for us to stay connected to our elders. It also showed us the pitfalls of technology when our loved one is not technically savvy. I want to introduce you to Paula Muller, founder of Sociavi. Paula is a colleague and friend who … [Read more...]

Four Hobbies That Develop Hand-Eye Coordination

September 15, 2021 by Kate Romeo

knitting is good for hand eye coordination

Staying agile and mobile is crucial for everyone, but especially for our elders. Here are hobbies that develop and keep hand-eye coordination to help maintain our health! As people age, the ability to maintain hand speed, accuracy and dexterity declines. This leads to lower hand-eye coordination. Over decades, the neuromuscular connection between the mind and body lessens, … [Read more...]

What You Need To Know as a Personal Representative

August 31, 2021 by Kate Romeo

duties of the executor of a will

If you’ve been named the executor of a loved one’s estate after their passing, keep in mind what you need to know as a personal representative. The personal representative or executor of an estate is the individual who must carry out the deceased’s wishes as outlined in their will. Typically, this person is someone close to the deceased, such as a relative or a close friend, … [Read more...]

Senior Placement Services Can Help Take The Stress Out Of Moving A Loved To A Community.

August 16, 2021 by Debra Hallisey

Young man sitting on a couch talking with an older couple

It Takes the Research Our of Your Hands. If you follow this blog, you know mom is living in our family home with the help of a live-in aide, a support network of family and friends, and of course me, her primary caregiver. She will be 90 soon and I worry that at some point she will need to move out of her home and into a community. Frankly, the logistics of that kind of … [Read more...]

How To Prepare Yourself for a Parents Death.

August 6, 2021 by Kate Romeo

show love for someone dying

Are you worried about life after your parent’s passing? Learn how to prepare for a parent’s death to ensure their wishes are met and ease the process. No one wants to think about a time when a loved one is no longer there. For many, how to prepare yourself for a parent’s death is too painful to think about yet. However, it’s important to act while there is time to … [Read more...]

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