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Virtual Mother's Day Activities

Posted on May 3rd, 2021 by

Mother’s Day this year still might not look exactly like it usually does, but the feelings can be just as strong. For a second year in a row, we all have an opportunity to be creative and make holidays and family occasions more memorable during … Read More

How Important is Respite Care?

Posted on April 29th, 2021 by

The number of family caregivers is on the rise.  According to AARP, more than 53 million adults in the U.S. provide unpaid care to someone over the age of 50.    As the country continues to age, millions more people will … Read More

Home is Where the Heart is

Posted on February 4th, 2021 by

COVID-19 has impacted so many areas of our daily lives over the past year.  One area of change impacting our industry  - more than ever, people are choosing to stay in their home. In fact, the number of people discharging directly … Read More

Listening to Our Grandmothers

Posted on June 29th, 2018 by

This is the third in our monthly series from guest blogger Nancy Hemesath.  Nancy challenges negative stereotypes of aging, believing that post-career years are meant to be both fulfilling and meaningful.  In this installment she discusses the wisdom of elders. “When … Read More

What a Rehab Engineer Brings to Your Village

Posted on June 28th, 2018 by

Many people are familiar with the professions of Occupational or Physical Therapist, but do you know what a Rehab Engineer does? In the second of our series, Meaghan Fitzgerald Walls, President and CEO of Assistology, LLC explains the profession and … Read More

Minister of Loneliness

Posted on May 23rd, 2018 by

This is the second in our monthly series from guest blogger Nancy Hemesath.  Nancy challenges negative stereotypes of aging, believing that post-career years are meant to be both fulfilling and meaningful.  In this installment she discusses how social isolation is more … Read More

Assistive Technology is Not What You Think it is

Posted on May 10th, 2018 by

Seniors Helping Seniors welcomes Meaghan Fitzgerald Walls, President and CEO of Assistology, LLC, located here in Omaha NE.  Assistology provides Assistive Technology (AT) solutions that enable individuals to have increased participation in activities that improve functional abilities for daily living, … Read More