If I had the opportunity to have one great wish extended to me it would be to share with you the many wonderful and often heart rendering stories I have heard from people over the course of my life. Living is a journey, a journey filled with many wonderful experiences, some happy, some sad. As we live our lives we learn that expectations and desires often change as we experience new challenges. How we meet Read More …
by : Helping Seniors of Brevard The activities associated with Hurricane Matthew have impacted this senior citizen and I readily admit my own frailties. Before, I was never concerned with all of the side effects of the aging process but Matthew has made me rethink some of the decisions I now face. Over the years I have written many columns about the need to eat healthy foods, exercise, stay mentally alert and be thoughtful of Read More …
As adults approach their golden years, the homes they once thought of as sanctuaries can become unsafe. Families wrestle with the decision to keep parents and grandparents in their homes or move them into assisted living facilities or other senior residences. The National Institute on Aging says that families may be able to have a senior stay at home by helping older relatives remain independent but safe. The following are a few ways to do just Read More …
