Blood Donation
The World Health Organization is celebrating World Blood Donor Day in a few weeks on June 14th. Let's talk about blood donation and stay tuned for another post on World Blood Donor Day! Where Can[...]
Age-Related Biases
Yesterday we talked about ageism and how to avoid it in our communities. Today, I'd like to talk about the ways in which we try to avoid age-related biases in homecare. Fostering Independence I talk[...]
Avoiding Ageism
Since May is Older Americans Month and the theme this year is "Aging Unbound," about helping communities avoid ageist stereotypes, I thought we could talk about that today. As modern medicine evolves, and people live[...]
Mindfulness Activities for You
My post the other day was about mindfulness, and today we are going to talk about some different mindfulness techniques and how to pick the best ones for you. This is going to cover many[...]
Mindfulness for Older Adults
I often talk about the mental health of older adults. We've discussed loneliness, community-building, and more. Mindfulness is one of the many tools for mental wellbeing that older adults can use. This tool is one[...]
Summer Nutrition Tips
Summer is almost upon us, and that can mean some changes to the available local fruits and vegetables. We also simply want to eat different things than we do in the winter (although I could[...]
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
This Thursday is Global Acessibility Awareness Day, which is about promoting digital accessibility. So, how does digital accessibility help seniors? What tools should we be looking for or utilizing ourselves when making digital products like[...]
Hobbies for Older Adults Pt. 2
I wrote a post a while ago about hobbies that older adults can get into to keep them active and social. Today I'd like to do a follow-up, as well as close out our Spring[...]
Cleaning Tips for Older Adults
Returning to our Spring Fever event, today we are going to talk about some basic cleaning tips for older adults. Our caregivers can also do light housekeeping such as light dusting and sweeping. If you[...]
Hobbies For Older Adults
Older adults need community, and a great way to build community is by picking up hobbies. Of course, these solutions are not going to work for everyone, this is going to be dependent on your[...]
Family Spring Activities
Today we are continuing our Spring Fever event with some family friendly spring activities that older adults can participate in. I'm focusing on activities that are accessible to multiple mobility levels. I also want to[...]
Spring Cleaning for Older Adults: Getting Started
Occasional deep cleaning is somewhat of a ritual around here, and it is one that older adults may have been participating in for a long time. So today we are going to talk about tips[...]
Accessible Cooking
A lot of older adults experience declining mobility as they age, so I thought we'd tackle the topic of accessible cooking. March is National Nutrition Month, so this will be a good way to close[...]
Decluttering for Older Adults Pt. 2
The other day I started writing about ways older adults can declutter their homes. However, I mostly focused on the ways that you could get rid of the items that you have already evaluated. I[...]
Decluttering for Older Adults
I've been on declutter journey and I've been thinking about how a lot of older adults may find themselves having to declutter as well. Decluttering is the process of getting rid of the items that[...]
Spring Fever at CareBuilders
March Madness is a big deal in Louisville, so what do we do after it's over? Every week we are going to be posting a spring topic for older adults. This is going to be[...]
Clothing Adjustments for Older Adults
As our mobility changes, our clothing choices will change. In a lot of cases, that limits people to the same outfits. However, I think like nutrition, we can focus on either adding new items or[...]
Socializing Without Alcohol
This is something that I have been thinking about recently, since a lot of older adults can't drink alcohol because of their medications. Which may not sound like a big deal, but a lot of[...]
Housekeeping With CareBuilders
At CareBuilders, we offer light housekeeping as part of our services. I believe I've gone over this before, but I want to go over it really quickly since it has been a while. We offer[...]
Spring Break Activities in Louisville with Your Grandkids
Spring break is coming up in Louisville so I thought that I would compile a list of activities that older adults can enjoy with their grandchildren. My goal here is to keep this list to[...]
Nutrient Dense Foods for Older Adults
Since March is National Nutrition Month, I thought that we would revisit some nutrient dense foods for older adults. Once again, this is not medical advice, this is general education. Please consult your doctor or[...]
Overnight Caregivers
How do you know when it is time to hire an overnight caregiver? What if you can't hire one for every night? This is a brief primer on overnight caregiving and how we can help[...]
Assistive Devices Pt. 2
This post is a continuation of the post on assistive devices. We will cover devices that were not mentioned in the first post, and of course your mileage may vary. Assistive devices are any sort[...]
Assistive Devices at Home
As we age and certain conditions progress, we may need to incorporate assistive devices into our lives. These can range from hearing aids to shower chairs. For your specific condition, you will want to talk[...]
Mineral Vs. Chemical Sunscreens: A Guide
I have talked about skin care before for older adults, and I have told people to wear sunscreen multiple times. But you may have noticed a rise in mineral sunscreens the last couple of years.[...]
