Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands? If you’re 50 or older, it could be osteoarthritis — a common wear-and-tear disease that happens when the cushion-like tissue between the bones breaks down over time, leading to joint pain. “As we age, the one thing we can’t change is the amount of time we’ve had on our joints. […]
Here’s What It’s Really Like to Date in Your 80s
Eleven years ago, after a 50-year marriage, I entered a new chapter of life with a very different title. No longer a wife; I became a widow. I was 74 at the time and still playing tennis. I had energy. I had spunk. On a trip to the Cayman Islands with my children and grandchildren, I […]
View Our October Memory Care Activity Calendar
We have a month full of exciting and entertaining events planned at The Preserve at Clearwater. To view our Memory Care Activity Calendar, CLICK HERE.
View Our October Assisted Living Activity Calendar
We have a month full of exciting and entertaining events planned at The Preserve at Clearwater. To view our Assisted Living Activity Calendar, CLICK HERE.
Managing Money Problems for People With Dementia
People with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia often have problems managing their money. Research shows that money problems may be one of the first noticeable signs of the disease. Early on, a person with dementia may be able to perform basic tasks, such as paying bills, but they are likely to have problems with more complicated […]
Why Do We Forget Names?
Many people can remember being called by the wrong name as a kid, often by an exhausted mother who ran through the names of every creature in the household — including the family dog — until hitting the name she meant to say in the first place. As adults, people often repeat the same mistakes, […]