News and Resources

If you help care for your aging Austin senior, then you’ve probably heard the importance of taking preventative measures against pneumonia. That’s because seniors are much more prone to...

A picnic can be a fun summer activity the whole family can enjoy together, but there are some special considerations to keep in mind when elderly family members will be part of your get together...

As a senior parent ages and his or her body starts to slow and break down, the need for prescription medicines will likely increase. Keeping track of multiple medicines and all that comes with that...

Staying Cool with Your Austin Senior Austin Seniors: Stay Cool in the HeatAs July turns to August, temperatures reach annual highs. While we all love to savor the outdoors come summer, it’s...

Austin Seniors: Most Commonly Asked Cataract Questions Answered Answers for Austin Seniors with Cataracts Cataracts affect practically everyone over the age of 75. Even though they are common...

Preventing Heat Stroke as an Austin Senior Austin Seniors: Prevent Heat Stroke Caring for an Austin senior parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due...

We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a parent who may require special food or medicines takes a little planning. Below, we...

Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond...

It’s not uncommon to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” used interchangeably, but the two are quite different. Dementia is a general term for a severe loss of memory and other...

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 47 million people worldwide, and that number continues to grow. Experts estimate 76 million people will suffer from the degenerative cognitive disease by...