Articles - Holistic Aging

Help Seniors Embrace Technology

Your loved one may not want to try technology because they don’t see a need for it. Here are some ways that you can help seniors embrace technology.

Herbal Pharmacy: Cold and Flu Treatment without Side Effects

The best defense against a cold or flu is a pro-active offense to ensure that all systems in the body are operating at their optimum levels.

What is Aging Life Care Management?

Me: “Hello, Holistic Aging, this is Bobbi, how can I help you?” Caller Mary: “I am so glad to talk to someone, (big sigh) you won’t believe what I am going through trying to manage EVERYTHING with my mom and dad (bigger sigh) I wish I would have found you years ago! Jennifer, the elder law attorney…

Planning for Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s typically conjures an image of tremors and movement instability. However, Parkinson’s disease is actually an incredibly complex neurological disorder that effects individuals differently. It can cause a wide-range of non-motor symptoms. These include loss of smell, constipation, cognition issues, sleep disorders, depression and swallowing problems. Everyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s should have a holistic tailored…

8 Ways to Stay in Control Your Health

When the body systems are working in harmony, the person experiences health. The foundation of Chinese Medicine is based on helping the body to achieve and maintain balance. The human body is nothing short of miraculous in its ability to mend itself, but it sometimes gets stuck and needs some assistance. Although acupuncture and other holistic…

Elder Abuse Scams Are Close to Home

When one thinks of financial elder abuse you think of the strange telephone calls requesting money for an investment scheme. You think of IRS scams or even calls about a “kidnapped” grandchild. You think of those glaringly obvious situations where you wonder how anyone could be taken advantage of. It’s surprisingly to learn that most fraudulent…

The Secret to Aging Well

The secret to Aging Well is……… there is no secret! Everyone is looking for some magic formula but what I have found is rather one’s attitude toward aging affects the way your mind and body will function in later life. With over 35 plus years working with the aging adult, I have observed, assisted and…