Falls Prevention Tips for Seniors
Sensible shoes help prevent falls. Photo courtesy FirstSTREET Despite my best efforts to provide a safe environment and excellent companions, my mom recently fell at home. Fortunately, Mom checked out...
View ArticleAndelcare Ranks in Top 50 Women-Owned, Washington-based Companies
Andelcare is dedicated to quality home care. This week the Puget Sound Business Journal listed Andelcare in the Top 50 Women-Owned, Washington-based companies. To put this list in perspective, at...
View ArticleAGING WITH CARE | Financial Issues at Frefront as We Age
Plan ahead for retirement. Aging brings to the forefront many issues: Health is No. 1; finances are No. 2. For the aging, a health crisis is the one thing that can trump a financial calamity, but...
View ArticleFalls Prevention Day Encourages Balance, Strength Exercises
Marla works on improving her balance. On the first day of a month-long trip to Kyoto, Japan, one of my friends (age 64) was gawking at a temple when she missed a step, lost her balance, fell on a curb...
View ArticleHow Seniors Can Maintain a Positive Attitude
Cultivate the bright-side for better health. Photo by Larry Flynn. Life is tough and getting worse, right? With every tick of the clock we spot new wrinkles, thinner hair and more age spots. And every...
View ArticlePositive Self Talk Helps Seniors Reduce Stress, Live Healthier
Couple talks to grandkids. Photo by Nublaxity.One When you were a kid and went trick-or-treating, did you stress over what kind of candy you would get? Did you worry that your best friend would get...
View ArticleGrief is Different for Everyone
I will always miss my mother. There is no time limit to grief. Grief doesn’t come packaged in a neat little jewelry box. You can’t simply systematically unwrap it and away go all the scary, sad...
View ArticleThe Power of Gratitude – Seniors Enhance Life with Thankfulness
Gratitude makes life better. With Thanksgiving approaching, we are barraged with Hallmark cards and TV ads reminding us to be grateful and give thanks. But what good is gratitude, really? Here at...
View ArticleBring Thanksgiving Into Your Life Every Day – Volunteer
Marla volunteering with the Magnolia Guild for a Fred Hutch fundraiser. Every Thanksgiving I think about my “Greatest Generation” friend Frank. Long after he had retired and he needed a big tug to...
View ArticleEarly Stage Diagnosis Helps Alzheimer’s Patients Plan Ahead
Early diagnosis helps us plan our time. Lots of people agree with the notion that “Knowledge is power.” Many of us feel that if we have an awareness of a problem, we can face it head on. And in doing...
View ArticleAging With Care: Medicare and the Affordable Care Act
Consult a Medicare insurance expert with questions. Photo by Ally Home Care For seniors age 65 and older, the open-enrollment period for Medicare runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. With the simultaneous...
View ArticleTips on How to Care for the Caregiver During the Holidays
Caregivers can help orchestrate a simple, satisfying celebration. Photo by rjcox Let’s be honest. As rewarding as it can be, caregiving is often hard work. When you throw in the extra frustrations and...
View ArticleCommunication, Networking Keys to Caring for Elders, Adults with...
Marla discusses trends in elder care. Last week I participated in a panel discussion on “Caring for Elders, Adults with Disabilities, and Each Other”. I want to share some of the insights that came out...
View ArticleTips for How Seniors Can Achieve Their New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year 2014 to everyone! What are your New Year’s resolutions? Photo by southingtonsteps.org Not only does January herald the end of the holidays, it often calls for radical resolution-making....
View ArticleGet Organized Month Urges Families to Get Documents, Wishes Completed
Caregivers should organize key documents before a crisis happens. — Photo by Tammy Hanratty/Corbis I get a kick out of the names of some monthly observances. In January, for example, we can celebrate...
View ArticleAndelcare Caregivers: How to Become a Caregiver 101
The best caregivers love elders. Photo courtesy Getty Images After more than a decade providing clients with topnotch caregivers, we have learned that the answer to “How do I become a caregiver?” has...
View ArticleBiz Journal At-Home Care Article Features Andelcare’s Marla Beck
Andelcare client Bob Brockway appreciates in-home care. In today’s article in the Puget Sound Business Journal, “Companies that care for elderly at home see growth ahead,” I was asked to share insights...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Infographic Reports on the ‘Dementia Epidemic’
Dear friends, We recently received this infographic courtesy of MBA Healthcare Management (see below). It is a timely and powerful reminder that Alzheimer’s and other dementias are a reality and affect...
View ArticleAmerican Heart Month: Tips for Better Heart Health for Seniors
February is American Heart Month. Photo courtesy CDC I recently took my annual refresher class for First Aid/CPR. Why? I took it because heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and...
View ArticleAndelcare Caregivers Part II: Who Makes a Great Caregiver?
Our caregivers love and respect elders. Photo courtesy caregiverstress.com Andelcare Caregiver Elizabeth Maina is a good example of the kind of person who makes a great caregiver. Not only does she...
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