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Music Has Superpowers! Here Are Some Great Suggestions For Caregivers: Part 1

February 13, 2023 by Debra Hallisey

Senior woman being helped by her grandson to put on headphones for music

The book Music, Memory, and Meaning by co-authors Meredith Hamons, Tara Jenkins and Cathy Befi-Hensel is my new obsession. Just an FYI, this article will be published in two parts. There was so much great information, I didn’t want to overwhelm you. Music, Memory, and Meaning is designed for everyday people to incorporate music into their caregiving day. It is written for … [Read more...]

Frustrated By Your Inability To Find A Clinical Trial?

July 11, 2022 by Debra Hallisey

man teaching senior technolog

Rare Patient Voice Can Help.  Rare Patient Voice (RPV) has a mission: to empower patients and caregivers with rare and non-rare conditions to share their voices. They live out this mission by connecting patients and caregivers with companies and researchers developing products, devices and treatments to improve lives. The vision to include the patient voice in … [Read more...]

2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Caregivers and Care Recipients

November 23, 2021 by Debra Hallisey

gifts and clock

Are you struggling to decide on what to buy your elder for the holidays? I am. Mom is almost 90 and let’s face it, doesn’t need much. Fortunately, Elizabeth Miller of the Happy Healthy Caregiver, spends hours each year compiling a gift guide with unique ideas for family caregivers and their care recipients. It’s a great place to start and it may spark a unique idea of your … [Read more...]

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...]

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