Personal Care Rituals
Some people have personal care rituals that they engage in throughout their lives, beyond the fundamentals like brushing your teeth and using soap. Older adults are no different. Continuing them is important to them. Let's[...]
When to Hire a Caregiver for the Holidays
As a follow-up to our post on why many families hire a caregiver for the holidays, let's look at the other side of the question: when is the right time to actually make that call?[...]
Holiday Help
One of the things we often recommend to families around this time of year is bringing in a caregiver — either adding extra hours of care to an existing arrangement, or hiring an in-home caregiver[...]
Preparing for Cold Weather
Last week we shared some cold weather preparation tips for older adults, focused on layering, keeping extremities warm, and protecting your skin from dry air. There's more to cover, so this is a continuation. The[...]
Easy Fall Meal Prep Pt. 2
Bulk meal preparation is a great way for older adults to get meals for less effort. I posted about it last week, and I thought I'd do a second part today. Here are some easy[...]
Mental Health for Older Adults
Mental health can become more complicated with age. Many older adults face a combination of loss, grief, retirement transitions, and physical or cognitive changes, any of which can take a real toll on emotional wellbeing.[...]
Easy Fall Meal Prep
One of the underrated services our caregivers can provide is help with bulk meal preparation. For many older adults, cooking every day becomes tiring, but cooking once a week and having ready-to-reheat meals makes a[...]
Preparing for Cold Weather Outdoors
Kentucky weather hasn't fully turned cold yet, but it's coming — and there are plenty of outdoor activities worth enjoying even as temperatures drop, especially in the evenings. For older adults, cold weather brings a[...]
Holiday Gifting on a Budget
Yesterday we shared tips for saving money on holiday shopping through planning, budgeting, and watching for sales. Today we're continuing with a few more ways to stretch your dollar — not through finding deals, but[...]
Holiday Shopping on a Budget
The holidays always arrive faster than expected, and for anyone on a fixed income with a large family, gift planning can be a real source of stress. Starting now, in October, gives you a meaningful[...]
Fall Fruits and Vegetables
Healthy eating for older adults often comes back to one simple habit: eating fruits and vegetables that are currently in season. In-season produce is more nutrient-dense, better tasting, and typically more affordable than out-of-season options.[...]
Accessible Fall Activities Part 2
Yesterday we shared accessible fall activities for older adults with mobility limitations. There were more ideas than fit in one post, so this is a continuation. As a reminder, this list focuses on physical accessibility,[...]
Accessible Fall Activities
Fall is one of the most enjoyable seasons in Louisville, but many older adults find that mobility challenges can make it harder to access the activities they used to love. The good news is that[...]
Healthy Aging Month
Healthy aging isn't about one big change — it's about several small, consistent habits that support both mind and body over time. September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month, and the themes it raises are[...]
Helping Middle School Students Pt. 3
Over the past couple of weeks, we've shared ways grandparents can support middle school-age grandchildren, from helping with schoolwork and research to volunteering with extracurriculars and attending events. Middle school turns out to be a[...]
Helping Middle School Students Pt. 2
Last week we covered ways grandparents can help middle school students as they head back to school. There was more to say than fit in one post, so this is a continuation. Middle school is[...]
Cooking Aids for Older Adults
Many older adults and people with disabilities love to cook and are perfectly able to do so independently, but may run into difficulties with certain parts of food preparation. Chopping, standing for long stretches, lifting[...]
Adapt You Wardrobe
Dressing can become a real challenge as we age, especially for older adults who have been dressing a certain way for decades. Adjusting is hard in any context, but with clothing there's an extra layer:[...]
Helping With Middle School Students
Over the past two weeks, we've covered grandparents helping foster a love of learning in younger kids and high school-age kids. Today's post is for the age group in between: middle schoolers. Middle school children[...]
Pet Care for Older Adults
Many older adults have cared for pets throughout their adult lives and want to keep doing so as they age. That's often absolutely possible with the right setup. To be clear, we're not talking about[...]
Helping with Older Grandkids’ Education
Last week we shared ways grandparents can help their grandchildren with education, with a focus on younger kids. That's an important age to reach — but it doesn't mean grandparents can't have just as much[...]
Hygiene Aids
Maintaining personal hygiene is often one of the first everyday tasks that becomes harder as we age. That matters, because good hygiene is a key part of both physical health and personal dignity. Today we're[...]
Getting in the Back to School Swing
Many of our readers and clients have grandchildren in their lives, and the back-to-school season is a wonderful opportunity for bonding — and for helping foster a love of learning that lasts. Grandparents often have[...]
Volunteer Opportunities for Older Adults in Schools
We've shared a lot about the kinds of volunteer opportunities older adults can take part in, and school-based volunteering is one of the most rewarding options — especially for grandparents and seniors with children in[...]
Unusual Caregiver Tasks Pt. 2
This is a continuation of last week's post about less-obvious tasks our caregivers can help with — the kind of everyday support that families often don't realize is part of in-home care. Here are a[...]
