Senior Living
World Elder Abuse Awareness
Did you know that June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? Well now we all do! World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is…
Read MoreFood for Thought
Food for Thought Food for thought, we are what we eat, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, couch potato, variety is the spice of life. Have you ever thought that maybe there is some real enlightenment to these “food expressions”? In the Brain & Life Magazine for April/May 2020 there is an article…
Read MoreFraud Against Seniors Part 3: Coronavirus Scams- The Final Chapter
As we all have been worrying about the Coronavirus that is running rampant throughout the world, I bet you were hoping that you would just need to worry about keeping yourself and your loved ones safe from getting ill. Unfortunately no. Even through this pandemic there are others that are trying their best to make…
Read MoreCoronavirus Safety, Masks, Symptoms & Myth Busters
With all that has been changing lately you may ask yourself what can I do to help keep myself and loved ones safe from the Coronavirus? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) following these 5 simple steps can help protect us all. Safety first 1. Clean your hands often Wash your hands often…
Read MoreSoul Purpose: Seniors with Strong Reasons to Live often Live Longer
by Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News, August 31, 2017 (posted in Premier Senior Consultants News per KHN guidelines) After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age wondering “what will give purpose to my life?” now that the kids have flown the nest and retirement is…
Read MoreCardiovascular Fitness and Brain Health – Just Another Reason to Exercise!
There are many reasons to be physically fit, but staving off dementia might be one of the best reasons of all. The results of a long-term study of middle aged women were recently published in the medical journal, Neurology (click here to see study). The study shows a relationship between high cardiovascular fitness in middle aged women…
Read MoreIs It Normal Aging or Something More?
Feeling a little absent minded and forgetful these days? We all have been there with those “senior moments”. Sadly, many of us know someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or another type of Dementia. This can cause us to wonder if our own forgetfulness is due to the normal aging process or…
Read MoreFraud Against Seniors Part 2
I recently received a phone call from someone letting me know my social security number has been “suspended because of fraudulent activity”. What? Really? You mean I only have to give you my name and social security number to verify that it really was my information that was compromised? Okay, thank you so much for…
Read MoreFraud Against Seniors
So many of our elderly loved ones are being victimized by a myriad of scams. Sometimes our loved ones will not tell anyone about what is happening because they feel embarrassed and foolish about being tricked. Why is this happening more, and more often to the seniors and how can we help them understand how…
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