April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which lines up well for us to review the following safe driving tips from AARP. They apply to everyone, from the newest drivers to older adults who may notice driving becoming more difficult over time.
The 2024 Solar Eclipse has arrived, and Vermont is positioned for excellent viewing! We’ve compiled eclipse information and resources here to help caregivers, clients, and our AHSC Community to experience this phenomenal event in a way that suits everyone’s needs.
March is National Nutrition Month. The importance of good nutritional habits for both caregivers and seniors cannot be understated!
Here are tips in the acronym for EASE- suggested by John T. Cacioppo, Ph.D. through AARP.org to provide a starting point for easing loneliness.
This Monday will be the darkest day of the year, but the Alzheimer's Association: Vermont Chapter is bringing light to the night in remembrance of those affected by Alzheimer's disease
"Light Up the Ice" on 12/19 6pm at Spartan Arena. No registration is required. $5 to skate and $5 to rent. Learn more: https://www.alz.org/vermont/events/the-longest-night-rutland.
Experiencing winter in Vermont is a beautiful yet cold endeavor. All of us feel a chill during the winter, but as we age, changes in our bodies can cause us to lose heat faster and make it harder to be aware of getting cold. When a chill inevitably sets in, it can quickly become a dangerous problem, such as hypothermia. Here are some tips from At Home Senior Care for keeping warm and safe this winter:
