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Sun Safety for Seniors
Summer is in full swing, and everyone is ready for fun in the sun! Sun safety is important for all ages, but especially for senior citizens, who have different skin needs than younger generations. It is estimated that one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70. While most squamous and basal cell carcinomas appear after…
Who Qualifies for Independent Living?
Reaching the golden years of life is a time of great change. There are many…
Best Books for Caregivers
A caregiver is someone who does not get paid for the care they provide for…
How to Prevent Arthritis
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 60 million people in the United States…
Activities for Seniors and Their Families
Any month of the year is a good month to spend time with family, but…
Food for Brain Health
In the early years of life, the brain forms more than a million new neural…
Tips for Transitioning to Assisted Living
There are currently more than 800,000 people in the United States living in assisted living…
The Longest Day Alzheimer’s Awareness
There are more than six million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today. That number is…
Men’s Health Tips
In the United States, June is National Men’s Health Month! This special month is dedicated…
Assisted Living Decorating Ideas
As the population of American seniors continues to grow, the need for housing and services…
Can Other Conditions Mimic Dementia?
Anyone who has gone a night without sleep can relate to feelings of confusion and…
What Are Activities of Daily Living?
For many older adults, it can be difficult to tell when a problem is surfacing…
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living was a new idea 30 years ago when Tutera Senior Living & Health…