How to Journal about a Stressful Event

Posted on January 30th, 2020 by Kathy Uveges

If you’ve never taken the time to journal about the incidents that cause stress for you, you might want to reconsider. This can be a great way to dig into the details of what happened and why, which can help … Read More

World Read Aloud Day - The Benefits of Reading Aloud

Posted on January 24th, 2020 by Kathy Uveges

Each year, World Read Aloud Day celebrates the right to be able to read, tell, and share stories. It's a day to read aloud as families. You and your parents can read to your children or grandchildren. You can read … Read More

Five Reasons Your Senior Maybe Should Consider Moving

Posted on January 17th, 2020 by Kathy Uveges

For many aging adults there comes a time when they need to determine if moving to another situation is in their best interests. Your elderly family member may have wanted to age in place, but is that possible for her … Read More

Cherie Hylton Is Guest On Aging Matters Radio

Posted on January 10th, 2020 by Kathy Uveges

On November 27, 2019, Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh, was a featured guest on the weekly Aging Matters radio show. Cherie Hylton, Client Service Specialist, discussed the importance of using the right words and phrases when caring … Read More

What’s Less than Safe in Your Senior’s Bathroom?

Posted on January 10th, 2020 by Kathy Uveges

Bathrooms are rooms that can quickly become a danger zone if your senior is not paying attention or if her needs aren’t being met. Take the time to go through the bathroom and see if you can spot anything that … Read More

Welcome To Our New Caregivers!

Posted on January 10th, 2020 by Kathy Uveges

Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh would like everyone to meet our new team members! These caring compassionate people are neighbors of yours in the community with the “heart of a volunteer” who have just completed orientation and … Read More

Four Solutions if Your Senior Has Difficulty Chewing

Posted on January 2nd, 2020 by Kathy Uveges

If your elderly family member is having trouble chewing her food, she’s at greater risk of choking. In a worst-case scenario, she may have decided that eating is too much trouble, and that isn’t a sustainable solution for long. Liquid … Read More