10 Ways You Can Ease Your Holiday Stress This Season

Posted on November 27th, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

It’s that time of year, the holiday season. This generally means people are doing more than they usually do as they prepare to host their families and purchase gifts for the loved ones in their lives. Attempting to keep the … Read More

Dressing Tips and Tricks for a Senior with Arthritis

Posted on November 22nd, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

When your senior’s arthritis is acting up, her joints may swell and refuse to move the way she wants them to move. No matter where arthritis is in her body, she might find dressing to be incredibly difficult. These tips … Read More

President Carter’s Fall Shows Risk for Fractures in Elderly

Posted on November 14th, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

Former President Jimmy Carter, aged 95, recently suffered a fall at his home in Plains, GA. Unfortunately, the fall resulted in some injuries that landed him in the hospital for a brief stay. President Carter’s fall caused a fractured pelvis. … Read More

How to Help a Caregiver During National Family Caregivers Month

Posted on November 11th, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

November is National Family Caregivers Month. President Clinton signed the first National Family Caregivers Month Presidential Proclamation in 1997 and every president since has followed suit by issuing an annual proclamation recognizing and honoring family caregivers each November. Family caregivers … Read More

Team Appreciation

Posted on November 8th, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

Appreciation and ongoing training are part of what makes being on the team at Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh so special. The comradery, fellowship, and learning are at the heart of all our in-service meetings. In our … Read More

Learn What Hypothermia Is and How to Treat It

Posted on November 8th, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

In some states, heating systems are on. Wintry blasts of frosty air have hit. Snow is falling. As temperatures dip to freezing or below freezing, it's also a time when some older adults have issues staying warm. Some senior citizens … Read More