If you have an elderly parent or loved one who lives far away, you may often wonder how they’re coping with the challenges of aging. You may have noticed a memory lapse during a phone conversation or ...
May
2016
19
May
2016
05
May is National Physical Fitness Month. Exercise and physical activity are an important part of a well-balanced health regimen for people of all ages. But it’s even more important as we age. The older...
Apr
2016
20
You’ve undoubtedly heard the old adage that laughter is the best medicine. That may be truer than most people think. You may have noticed how relaxed you feel after a good, hearty laugh – that’s becau...
Apr
2016
05
Anyone who owns a pet can tell you the joy they bring to one’s life. The simple act of petting a dog and curling up with a cat can lift one’s spirits. And pet ownership has been shown to have numerous...
Mar
2016
21
We’ve all had the experience of having a friend or loved one boost our spirits. Connecting with others is something that is hardwired into our DNA. According to Matthew Lieberman, author of the book S...
Mar
2016
07
March is National Nutrition Month and seniors may be at greater risk for malnutrition due to a range of physical, social and medical issues – from a decreased sense of taste and smell to living alone ...
Feb
2016
22
Caregiving is a demanding role and one that more and more Americans are taking on. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, more than 65 million people in the United States provide unpaid care a fa...
Feb
2016
05
Working with families to help an elder loved one continue to live independently is highly rewarding work. When we talk to families seeking help, we discover that many aren’t aware of the full scope of...
Jan
2016
22
Seniors are the largest consumers of both prescription and over-the-counter medications. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, one in three Americans over ...
Jan
2016
18
AMR Care Group staff members Anne Markowitz Recht, Anna Bozzo and Marc Schnall celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by participating in Feeding Our Neighbors, An Interfaith Response – a program at t...