People have the same basic needs at any age: to explore, have fun, learn, and live life to the fullest. The best activities ...

Senior Services needs Meals-on-Wheels volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to older adults on Fridays between 9:45 a.m. and noon. Volunteer opportunities are flexible and can be scheduled once ...

Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia among senior citizens. It involves ...

It's bittersweet to see your loved ones age. Your mom, once a prolific baker, still makes her way around the kitchen but ...

Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers for all of your plant care needs. Upcoming clinics include – 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Dec. 14, Winter Garden branch of the Orange ...

The Brass Band of Central Florida will present “Twas The Night Before Christmas.” 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, St. Luke’s ...

A Nashville senior center is gaining international attention for groundbreaking ways it cares for residents with dementia, ...

From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, read about the many activities involving plants, flowers and gardens that a person with dementia might find enriching. There are many activities ...

Dementia can range in severity from mild to severe, where a person may need complete assistance with daily activities. Noticing the symptoms can be scary, and being on constant alert may not be ...

Approximately 70 percent of seniors with dementia experience a fall every year,3 so monitoring features such as an SOS button, fall detection, and activity tracking can be lifesavers. Just because a ...

they offer staff extensively trained in caring for people with dementia, individualized care that minimizes the use of dangerous psychotropic drugs, a home-like environment and activities that ...