May Is Mental Health Awareness Month While most people experience periods of sadness at times, depression is a treatable condition. It’s important to recognize that depression can occur in the elderly, but it is not a normal part of aging. Mental Health Awareness Month How do you separate general sadness from depression? Sadness is generally
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May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
Senior Living and Mental Illness
Senior Living and Mental Illness Awareness for mental illness has increased over the years. The pandemic has increased our attention on mental heath. Seventy-five percent of mental health issues begin before a person is 25. Early diagnosis and treatment can help young adults live more successful and normal lives. Yet, there are many older adults
April 10, 2021
Parkinson’s Disease Resources
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month As Certified Senior Advisors, one of our goals is to connect people to resources they may need. Several websites to review for education and resources during awareness month are listed below: Parkinson Foundation website found here. Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology In the Twin Cities we have the Struther’s Parkinsons Center
March 6, 2021
VA Pension Benefits for Seniors
VA Pension Benefits for Seniors Understanding and applying for veteran benefits can be confusing and overwhelming. Yet for seniors and for caregivers there may be financial benefits that make it worth it. There are veteran pension benefits not just for the veteran but for a surviving spouse as well. To qualify for a Veteran
November 9, 2020
2020 Holiday Gifts for the Older Adult in your Life
2020 Holiday Gifts for the Older Adult in your Life Have you already put your gift list together? Are their older adults in your life you are thinking about. More gifts will be mailed vs personally delivered this year given social distancing. USPS says to have packages in the mail by December 15. Here are
August 9, 2020
August is National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month With the pandemic, things are different and it may be impacting your health. If you are a parent or a caregiver you may be more stressed than usual. You may not be seeing your elderly loved one as much as you want to. You may be dealing with kids always
April 25, 2020
Elder Care Navigator
Elder Care Navigator Webster defines “navigator” as a person who helps you get to a place or location. It is a person who helps you find your way. Customers call Choice Connections, looking for an elder care navigator, a person to help them navigate elder care. They need help with the route to take for
April 13, 2020
COVID-19 and Things to Consider with Older Loved Ones
COVID-19 Older Adults In Their Own Home Do you have older loved ones is in their own home alone during this pandemic? Below are some things to consider: Has life changed for them due to the stay at home order? If they weren’t getting out much before and didn’t drive than they may be used
January 12, 2020
Ways to Stay Connected with the Seniors in Your Family
With families busy with their own lives and in many cases spread across the country, how can everyone stay connected with their parents or other senior family members in a meaningful way? In Person Visits are always the best option to truly connect with another person. At a personal meeting you can ask direct questions
November 7, 2019
Plan A: Aging in Place. What is Your Plan B?
We hear stories like these: Jan knew that her husband’s time was limited in how long he could do stairs and there was no way to remove that barrier with their home. There were TOO MANY of them. When he couldn’t do stairs or it was too risky, she knew placement needed to happen?