How good is your memory?
Wanted-1,000,000 people to participate in a memory study. Matthew Huentelman from T-GEN, a non-profit research facility in Phoenix, Arizona, is doing a worldwide study on how thinking and memory change as we age. Matt is looking for a range of ages, from 18-80 with a variety of backgrounds and cognitive abilities. The goal is to […]
4 Myths About How to Act When Someone’s Dying
By Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor (This is often an unspoken topic in our society, but so important in the transition from this life to the next. Please help spread this message by reposting. Steve Kramer) People often adhere to a code of conduct about the end of life that’s just not rooted in […]
Changes Could Improve Medicare and Seniors’ Health
If you’ve been frightened by all the gloom and doom talk in Washington about the future of Medicare, the good news is that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) actually strengthens the health care program for seniors and offers preventive services that should boost your health. The act also starts to close the so-called and much […]
Caring for the Elderly – Free Online Training
Get your questions answered about care for the elderly with our exclusive “Family Learning Center.” Since 80% of caregiving duties are provided by family members, the added responsibility may seem overwhelming. The goal of our Free online training program is to help reduce the stress of the family caregiver who is without formal training and […]
Stretch Your Arthritis Pain Away
It may seem counterintuitive that exercise can ease the pain of arthritis, which is most painful when moving, but a whole host of experts are jumping on the exercise bandwagon, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, exercise may be the most effective form of pain control outside of drugs. While […]
Guide to Veteran’s Benefits
Understanding Veteran’s benefits: A Guide for Seniors To access the guide go to: www.blessingsforseniors.com complete the Contact Us form and type “Veteran’s Benefits” in the comments box. The link to the guide will be emailed to you. Or call 623-594-0819 Blessings! For Seniors Companion Care Goodyear, AZ www.blessingsforseniors.com
You Are Not Alone (Y.A.N.A.)!
The City of Goodyear Police Department’s Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) will be implementing a free program called You Are Not Alone (YANA) for its senior residents. The program is designed to provide regular telephone calls and home visits to seniors with limited family or community contacts. It will also take incoming telephone calls from […]
