Author Archives: touchingheartsathome

If my grandmother Emma had been a flower, she would have been one of those magnificent dinner plate dahlias like she grew in her garden.  She would have been her favorite color purple.  She would have taken first in show, … Continue reading →

Did you know the Centers for Disease Control estimates 76 million people each year get sick by eating contaminated food?!  Older adults and children are considered most susceptible to foods contaminated by harmful bacteria and viruses which can cause a … Continue reading →

Cold weather, like hot weather, can often catch people unprepared.  This is a good time to be reminded of what can happen when things cool down. Did you know that temperatures do not have to be below freezing for hypothermia … Continue reading →

Fall has arrived.  The word “fall” is on my mind and it conjures up all sorts of associations.  For example, “fall” connects to “harvest” in my brain.  As a result I’m imagining the cornucopia of my childhood filled with beautiful … Continue reading →

The change of seasons can trigger memories for people of all ages, particularly for older adults.  Reminiscing and retelling stories from the past is an important way to feel connected to important people even when those individuals may no longer … Continue reading →

What is transitional care? Have you ever needed help with transportation and/or prescription pick-up during an illness or when being discharged from an outpatient surgery or hospital stay? During the time of recovery having in-home support is essential for managing the daily tasks of … Continue reading →

Testimonials are fascinating to read.  They are like windows into other people’s lives.   Because we all experience things differently why would we want to know about someone’s personal endorsement?  I’ll tell you why…it is because of our differences that the … Continue reading →

As the holidays progress many older adults experience the unfolding of agitation, disappointment, and sadness.  Depending upon the age of a senior, which will rank them somewhere between older to oldest in their peer group and family unit, contributes to … Continue reading →

Unique research into eye-movements of young and old people while reading discovers that word recognition patterns change as we grow older. Why older people struggle to read fine print – New study issued by University of Leicester Press Office on … Continue reading →

Amazing! A UF (University of Florida) research study has discovered a way to test for Alzheimer’s disease – using peanut butter and a ruler. Really. http://ufl.to/pc