By Susan Fitts, business development director, Colonial Lindale, a StoneGate Senior Living community and Angela Norris, RN, senior vice president, business development, StoneGate Senior Living— StoneGate Senior Living is a leading provider of rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living,...

By Debbie Pearson, RN – Learn to Advocate for Your Aging Loved Ones Women are typically the caregivers in our lives, a natural role we fill as mothers. As the “mama bear” for our children, we are...

By Jasmine Dyoco– Prevention Older adults over 54 are at higher risk for fire injury and death for a variety of reasons including slower reaction time, medication that slows them down, and the possibility they live alone...

By Jasmine Dyoco– Whether for yourself or for a loved one, these calculators are a starting point for becoming an advocate for healthy aging. Use them to assess an existing concern or even to develop effective vocabulary...

By Jasmine Dyoco– When discussing substance abuse and addiction, most people think about teenagers and young adults. Much public education is devoted to addiction prevention beginning in the elementary years, as evidence has shown that early education...

By Jasmine Dyoco – Exercise is important for all ages. For older adults, it’s no different; exercise is essential. It can take many forms, and for seniors there are multiple activities such as Tai Chi, running, walking...