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Is a “Broken Heart” Really a Thing?

Is a “Broken Heart” Really a Thing?

The phrase “Dying of a broken heart” sounds like a storybook line.  But could it be real? Perhaps one of the most public examples of this occurred in 2016 when Debbie Reynolds followed her daughter, Carrie Fisher in death within two days.  In fact, there are few...
Signs of Senior Depression

Signs of Senior Depression

Depression occurs in about one out of five seniors and, among the homebound, that figure may be as high as 46 percent according to The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).  But, despite its frequency, depression is not a normal part of aging. Depression can...
Senior Home Safety

Senior Home Safety

More than three-quarters of U.S. adults age 50+ want to stay in their current homes, but less than 10% of U.S. homes are “aging-ready”.  Hence, home safety is increasingly important.  Living at home as you age requires careful planning. Falls, burns, and poisonings...
Moving Toward Home Care

Moving Toward Home Care

Getting your senior to accept help from a home care professional is not always an easy step.  After being completely independent for decades, the idea of having a non-family member so deeply involved in his or her daily activities can be challenging.  Fortunately,...
Talk Now

Talk Now

“It always seems too soon, until it’s too late.” Life begins and life ends.  In between, we make all sorts of plans. Plans for weddings, long vacations, building a new house, selecting a college. Lots of thought goes into these plans and we take planning seriously....