Category: Health & Recovery

By Amber Merten With flu season officially starting next month, now is a good time for caregivers and families to prepare. While anyone can catch a cold or the flu, older adults may be more vulnerable to complications and can sometimes take longer to recover. A little preparation can make it easier to keep aging…

By Amber Merten Our feet carry us through a lifetime, so it’s no surprise that they can begin to need extra care as we get older. Changes in the skin, joints, circulation, and even the shape of the feet can make certain foot problems more common with age. While some foot concerns may seem minor,…


By Amber Merten When a gastrointestinal illness—often called a “stomach bug”—strikes, it can quickly lead to dehydration. Stomach viruses can come on strong for older adults and take a toll on the body increasing chances of hospitalization, cardiovascular stress and severe weakness. The good news is that with the right approach, dehydration and complications are…

By Amber Merten As spring arrives, so does the urge to step outside, enjoy the sunshine, and reconnect with nature. For older adults, gardening can be one of the most rewarding and beneficial ways to embrace the season. Beyond simply planting flowers or vegetables, gardening offers powerful benefits for physical health, mental well-being, and overall…

By Amber Merten As people age, loneliness can sneak up and become one of the most significant threats to overall well-being. Social circles shrink due to retirement, loss of loved ones, mobility challenges, or health issues. Connecting with others doesn’t come as easy and that’s when isolation can slowly creep in. Loneliness is often thought…

By Amber Merten Sleep changes as we age—just like we do. When we’re babies, sleep comes in pieces. As we get older, sleep becomes deeper and more predictable, and for a while it feels easy. But later in life, sleep can start to break up again. Older adults may wake more often, sleep more lightly,…

By Amber Merten A hospital stay—whether planned or unexpected—can be overwhelming. Between medical procedures, medications, fatigue, and stress, many people leave the hospital with gaps in their memory. This experience, often called hospital amnesia, is more common than many realize and can be especially frightening for older adults and their families. What Is Hospital Amnesia?…