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Maintain a Healthy Diet with Nutrition Tips If your loved one is getting older, you might have noticed that their relationship with food has started to change. They might not be eating at all, or very little, or they might be choosing convenience over nutrients. It’s no secret that healthy eating can do wonders for physical […]

Stay Active with Life-Long Learning at Oasis Everywhere In this episode and interview, we explore what Oasis Everywhere is and how it is helping seniors engage in life-long learning and staying active. Even during the pandemic, you’ll hear how two of our guests were able to socialize and create a lasting friendship. We enjoyed our time

Planning for the future with Early Onset Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. A diagnosis of early onset dementia or Alzheimer’s can be devastating. Many people with the disease are in the prime of their life, raising a family and engaging in a career. Adjusting to this new reality might feel impossible – but with the right care,

Know what to expect when your loved one is discharged from the hospital. When our loved one is in the hospital, it’s hard for us to plan ahead. We become engrossed in their current care (as we should be) and don’t think to get things ready for our loved one’s discharge. Too often, though, this becomes

Understanding glaucoma can help preserve your vision. If you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, you might be feeling daunted and a little bit scared. It’s not an easy diagnosis to come to terms with – after all, if not treated it is possible to lose your vision entirely. However, with the proper treatment and preparation, you can

Use these kitchen safety tips to avoid common dangers. Home safety is essential for seniors – especially in the kitchen, where there is a myriad of risks. In this quick tip episode, we’ll talk about how to prevent kitchen fires, slips and falls, and other kitchen dangers – so your loved one can spend time in

Connecting with the caregiver is important for long-term well being. We all want our loved ones to feel safe, happy, and loved as they age – which is why finding the best-hired caregiver for them is so important. Still, it can feel frustrating if the bond between caregiver and senior isn’t formed right away. Remember, this

Use these 3 quick tips for family caregivers to start out on the right foot. Family caregiving can feel pretty daunting – especially when you’re just starting out. Trying to balance caregiving with work, family, and other obligations is challenging, which is why planning ahead is so important. In this quick tip episode, we’ll dive into

When our loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, we will look into any treatment that might increase their quality of life. Music is one form of non-medicinal therapy that can work absolute wonders on patients experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease. From help with memory, communication, and mood to decreasing stress and anxiety, music is a sort of magic

Are you thinking about becoming a family caregiver? As rewarding as caregiving is, it also comes with its unique set of challenges – and sacrifices. You might not realize just how hard caregiving can be on your finances, career, and social life. Today, we’ll talk about the sacrifices you can expect as a caregiver – and

Caregiving is an enormously rewarding experience – but it can also be emotionally taxing and physically exhausting. When a caregiver neglects her own care, she might find that she’s having a harder time caring for her loved one. That’s why it’s so important to learn tips for self-care so that you can feel re-energized, destressed, and