holidays

Get 8 thoughtful, last-minute gift ideas that are available locally and sure to delight your older adult

Gift Guides / Holiday / Products & Services

8 Wonderful Last Minute Gifts for Seniors

Get great gifts at local retailers The holidays are almost here! If you’re not feeling confident about the shipping estimates...

Caregiving during the holidays doesn’t have to be so stressful. These top suggestions make the season easier and more pleasant

Holiday / Managing Family Dynamics

Caregiving During the Holidays: 6 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Family

Caregiving during the holidays is extra stressful The holidays can be challenging for caregivers. Difficult or insensitive family members are...

Use these top Alzheimer’s holiday tips to minimize agitation & upset and help seniors with dementia feel included

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Holiday

5 Top Alzheimer’s Holiday Tips for an Enjoyable Season

Help seniors with dementia enjoy the holidays more Many older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia enjoy and want to be...

These top practical gifts for seniors are things they’ll actually use and enjoy

Gift Guides / Holiday / Products & Services

15 Best Practical Gifts for Seniors

Date published: 2021-11-17 Give a gift that seniors will use and appreciate When buying a gift for someone, the goal...

Some expensive tech gifts for seniors might seem fantastic, but could cause frustration, upset, or become household hazards

Gift Guides / Holiday / Products & Services

5 Worst Tech Gifts for Seniors (and What to Give Instead)

Date published: 2021-11-15 Technology gifts don’t always work out as planned Technology has brought many wonderful conveniences to everyday life. ...

Improve holiday visits with seniors by preparing family for changes. Feeling surprised by physical decline may cause rudeness, arguments, unwanted behavior.

Holiday / Managing Family Dynamics

Prepare Family Before Holiday Visits with Seniors

Holiday gatherings can be a time of shocking updates Many families only get together a couple of times a year...

Avoid these well-intentioned, but worst gifts for seniors

Gift Guides / Holiday / Products & Services

8 Worst Gifts for Seniors (and What to Give Instead)

Date published: 2021-11-08 Well-intentioned gifts can still cause problems or upset seniors We all have the best intentions when choosing...

Thoughtful gifts for caregivers give relaxation and rest that’s needed and deserved

Gift Guides / Holiday / Products & Services

10 Top Holiday Gifts for Caregivers

Date published: 2021-11-05 This year, get the gifts you really want This holiday season, let family and friends know about...

6 fantastic fall activities for seniors including puzzles, coloring, DIY decor, and easy-to-make treats

Activities for Older Adults

6 Festive Fall Activities for Seniors

Fall is here, the leaves are changing color It’s refreshing to feel the crisp fall air and watch the leaves...

Adapting 4th of July activities for seniors helps them feel included and connected with family and friends

Activities for Older Adults

16 Ways to Adapt 4th of July Activities for Seniors

Depending on your older adult’s risk level and/or vaccination rates among family and friends, you may choose to focus on...

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