What Exactly is Hospice? My family recently lost a beloved member to cancer. The last days of my aunt’s life were spent at home with her family, under the guidance of a hospice agency. Hearing about their work and the support they gave to Aunt Mary Ellen and her family caregivers made me wonder, exactly what is hospice, who pays for it and how does it work? This first … [Read more...]
Why Our Elders Resist Going to the Dentist and What You Can Do About It
“You are not burying me with a $5,000 crown in my mouth.” Have you heard this statement from an aging loved one? I have. Dental health is so important to physical health and nutrition, why is it neglected by so many of our elders? (Jump to Lessons Learned) Dr. John Raziano of John F. Raziano DMD PA, a family and cosmetically oriented dental practice, outlined the three big … [Read more...]
Gratitude Series: Music Engages Residents at Atrium Senior Living
Standing from left: Nadine Clopton, Arnold Kelly, Jo Kelly, Pam Singer (Atrium), John Vidulich, Brett Bailey, Sheelagh Vidulich. Seated from right: Trudy Fricker, Michael Nicolosi, and Louise Nicolosi Dreamscapes: A Night at the Opera Loved ones that enter a senior living facility bring with them a lifetime of experiences, rich in memories of people, places and events. As … [Read more...]
Keep Financial and Investment Information in One Place
The Value of an Estate Book We all know how difficult losing a loved one can be. For survivors, this grief can be compounded by frustration if the affairs of our loved one is in disarray. One way you can ensure family and friends do not experience this frustration, is to set up an Estate Book for yourself. Your Estate Book is a record of all your financial and investment … [Read more...]
Empowering Elders to Age with Dignity, Hope and Joy
As we age our hopes and dreams do not fade away. How cool is it to have the job title “Dream Maker”? This is the hat Amy Safran of Second Wind Dreams® wears. Hearing Amy talk about the Dreams program is to be swept along in her joy and enthusiasm for the work of this organization. Amy, P.K. Beville (founder), and the rest of the Second Wind Dreams® staff are on a … [Read more...]