The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that provides monthly financial assistance to low-income families, those with disabilities, and senior citizens. SNAP helps bring nutritious foods to those who can’t afford them. Keep reading more information on this program.

Home care services provide extra support to family caregivers by assisting them in caring for their loved ones. Home care services help seniors aging in place, those living with a disability, or even short-term care while recovering from surgery. 

Low-impact exercises help decrease chronic pain in older adults by increasing flexibility and improving muscle tone. Keep reading to discover the best senior exercises for chronic pain management.

It’s never too late to review summer safety for senior health. As thirst sensations and the ability to regulate body temperature decrease, along with increased mobility difficulties, seniors are at an increased risk for summer-related health issues.

Discover the incredible life journey of Marvin. Born with cerebral palsy, Marvin defied everyone who told him that he could not achieve his dreams and went on to become a renowned journalist and city planner.

Explore the inspiring life of Raisa, a Holocaust survivor who overcame discrimination as a Jewish woman to become an engineer and dedicated volunteer in the Lower East Side.

Senior care is often provided by family members who become caretakers, but sometimes the care needed exceeds a caregiver’s ability to provide it.

If you are a caretaker for a senior living with dementia, it is vitally important to understand how to safely care for your loved one.

Elder abuse can come from anywhere and anyone, but it should not be tolerated in any situation. Learn how to detect it and how to get help.

Home Health Aides (HHAs) are trained caregivers who provide in-home care to people of all ages. Keep reading to learn more about their role and how they can help you to age in place.

If you or a loved one uses prescribed oxygen, keep reading our tips for in-home oxygen safety. 

Meditation for elderly can be done anywhere, anytime. Meditation is a mindfulness practice that helps you tune in to the present moment and tune out the distractions. 

In-home senior care needs will grow with a growing senior population. From health benefits to saving money, keep reading to learn more about the benefits of aging in place.

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that has been practiced for centuries and helps prevent and treat many health problems. Learn about the many benefits of Tai Chi for seniors!

Learning how to adapt to the changes dementia can bring is the key to keeping your connection to a loved one living with dementia.

For various reasons, ranging from dental issues to dietary issues, it is understandable how the older population is at higher risk of malnutrition than their younger counterparts. Learn more about elderly nutrition basics and how to make them a part of everyday life.

If you are a family caregiver who helps an older adult move around the home, chances are you may have felt an achy back from doing so. Learning safe transferring techniques for caregivers is important not only for the safety of your loved one but for yours as well. 

Also known as secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue is a term that describes the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of caring for others.

There are many benefits that in-home care can provide not only for seniors, but for family caregivers as well. These professional services offer personalized support to older adults and help reduce caregiving workload. 

Aging in place it's about growing old in a place you desire for your golden years. Here are some tips for older adults who wish to stay in their community for as long as possible.