DIY the Perfect Gift for Parents and Grandparents

Posted by Haley Kotwicki on December 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM

The holiday season is here again bringing peace, love, joy and utter befuddlement: What do I get Mom this year? Don’t panic. The best gift to give your parents and grandparents is showing you care.

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Topics: Holidays, Activities and Lifestyle

13 Halloween Costumes for People in Wheelchairs

Posted by Haley Kotwicki on October 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM

Halloween isn’t just for little kids anymore and neither is dressing up. In 2015, 64 percent of adults 18 and older planned to participate in Halloween festivities, and adults spent $1.2 billion on costumes just for themselves. It isn’t at all shocking, though. While make-believe and pretend are sometimes seen as childish games, adults also feel the need to express themselves. In an article on Halloween, consumer anthropologist Robbie Blinkoff said, “It's a way for people to try to be more themselves." Costumes can represent who the person is on the inside.

Finding an outfit that perfectly reflects the “inner self” can be difficult and a wheelchair can add to the costume complexity. However it’s not impossible. If you, a parent or grandparent uses a wheelchair and wants to be in costume this Halloween, here is a list of costume ideas that accommodate wheelchairs. 

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Topics: Aging, Holidays, Activities and Lifestyle

Festive Fall Activities for Seniors and Their Families

Posted by ComForCare on October 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM

Crisp cool air, brightly-hued leaves and shorter days are signs that autumn has arrived. Although we may regret the end of summer, seniors, toddlers and everyone in between can have fun with these family-friendly fall activities.

Falling leaves and pumpkins of all sizes are inspiration for these fall-themed projects:

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Topics: Aging, Fall Prevention, Activities and Lifestyle

Ode to Joe: The Health Benefits of Coffee

Posted by Haley Kotwicki on April 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM

What is your favorite thing to wake up to in the morning? Is it rolling over and seeing your special person snore quietly? Maybe it’s the excited giggles from your child or grandchild? Is it the sun peaking over the horizon?

Let’s be honest; it’s probably none of those things. Those greeting cards and movie moments are mostly a sweet mirage. Waking up, in reality, can be difficult, especially when you are trading the warmth of happy dreams for the busy daily demands of life. One way to make the morning brighter is to drink a fresh-brewed cup of coffee. Coffee can help pull people out of a sleepy stupor and energize them to face the day.

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Topics: Activities and Lifestyle, Healthy Living

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Boomers

Posted by ComForCare on June 29, 2015 at 9:50 AM

This article from Deseret News features an excerpt from an upcoming book by Linda & Richard Eyre on how boomers can live their life to its fullest. Covering seven key decisions boomers should make to ensure their golden years are happy, productive and fulfilling, the steps are general enough that anyone can benefit from.  

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Topics: Activities and Lifestyle

4 Tips to Have a Fantastic Parent-Child Vacation

Posted by ComForCare on May 6, 2015 at 7:49 PM

There’s no better time to plan a vacation for the family than right now. Not only are temperatures rising, but we’re smack-dab in Mother’s Day and Father’s Day territory, an opportune time for a little parent-grownup kid bonding. Going on a journey to somewhere fresh and new with a loved one will demonstrate that no matter how old you are, there’s always something new to learn about those you care about most.  

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Topics: Activities and Lifestyle

Improving Your Balance Helps Prevent Falls

Posted by ComForCare on March 27, 2015 at 2:01 PM

Now that spring has arrived you’re probably going to be more active, as well you should be. But even though the ice is finally melting, the increase in physical activity also means the increased likelihood of losing your balance and potentially incurring serious injury. 

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Topics: Fall Prevention, Activities and Lifestyle, Healthy Living

Benefits of Pet Ownership for Seniors

Posted by ComForCare on March 11, 2015 at 7:59 AM

For seniors that live alone, pets can provide valuable emotional support and increase the quality of life. The type of pet that may best benefit an elderly individual depends on the ability of the individual to take care of the pet. For many, cats or smaller animals may provide company without the need for regular exercise that dogs require. Even fish may provide a welcome distraction from daily worries and help to promote positive emotions.

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Topics: Activities and Lifestyle

Senior Care Movement in India

Posted by Rhonda Sanderson on February 27, 2015 at 6:20 PM

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Topics: Aging, Home Care Planning, Activities and Lifestyle

Fifty Shades of Gray (HAIR!)

Posted by Rhonda Sanderson on February 13, 2015 at 3:25 PM

You know times are changing when everyone who used to hide even seven gray hairs is now doing their best to grow them all out!  Talk about 50 shades of gray!  There are at least that many shades and tones, genuine and fake, seen on heads everywhere today.

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Topics: Aging, Activities and Lifestyle

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