5 End-Of-Life Questions to Ask Yourself or Your Loved Ones
Talking about death or what you would like or your loved one’s wishes at end of life can be tough. Having these conversations can feel like “giving up” or that you are being negative or sad instead of making happy memories. At Cypress Hospice, we’ve found the opposite to be true. In fact, the
5 Vitamins for Senior Health
Many seniors experience changes in health as they age. Some seniors may notice a decrease in appetite, others may have difficulty regulating body temperature and staying warm and still others simply find that moving around isn’t as easy as it used to be.
Making Wise Financial Decisions in Retirement
Whether you’re a senior or caring for a senior, making wise financial decisions in retirement can help ease stress in the golden years. Here are some practical tips for making wise financial decisions for those in retirement, planning for retirement, or helping a loved one through retirement.
Alzheimer’s Prevention: What You Should Know
Anyone who has been touched by the disease of Alzheimer’s knows the pain of losing a loved one or family member this way. Nearly 44 million individuals were reported to have Alzheimer’s in 2015, meaning hundreds of thousands of individuals and families are watching a loved one slip away slowly, one
Why You Should Discuss End of Life Wishes
End of life is as much a part of life as birth or graduating high school or getting that first big promotion. Yes, end of life situations can be sad or difficult or even arrive sooner than expected, but we believe that talking openly about one’s wishes for care during those final days is an
Decorating Tips for Assisted Living Residents
For many seniors moving into independent or assisted living, space may be limited, or room layouts may be very different from their former home or living arrangement. It’s important that this new space reflects their own style and sense of home.
Best Apps for Senior Citizens
Seniors are using technology now more than ever, with many of them ordering medications and supplies, connecting with friends and family via Social Media, or managing their finances online. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, over half of people over 65 have a smart phone or tablet and
Preventing Malnutrition in Senior Citizens
As the body ages, it may not deliver the same hunger signals that it used to. Seniors often take more medications, have higher rates of conditions like diabetes, or have been relegated to more restricted diets by their doctors.
Two Different Worlds: A Hospice Care Testimonial
Six years ago, my dad started losing weight and having difficulty swallowing. As a nurse, I knew that we needed to find the cause. My dad’s tests showed that he had stage 4 esophageal cancer. Tears started to roll down my face, my emotions ranged from anger to sadness to worry and blame, then of