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There are a lot of things we can let slide as we get older but one thing that becomes more important than ever is our oral health. Every time we eat or drink, bacteria and small food particles are left behind on the surface of our teeth and gumline; eventually forming plaque. When plaque builds up for too long without being addressed it can lead to gum disease, tooth decay and a host of other problems. Seniors can be especially susceptible to this because of decreased dexterity while brushing and flossing. This makes it more important than...
So far it has felt like a long spring with mild temperatures here in eastern Montana but if you've lived here for any length of time, you know the heat is just around the corner. While there is plenty to enjoy about summer it also comes with certain dangers, especially for senior citizens. As we get older, our ability to respond to summer heat can become problematic; however, age isn't the only factor. According to the National Institutes of Health, there are a number of other factors that can i...
Tis the Season of Giving! During this time, we get a lot of questions about gifting money so we'd like to share some great tips from Edward Jones. The full Edward Jones article can be found at: https://www.edwardjones.com. "Whether it's helping a child or grandchild buy their first home, taking your family on a vacation or supporting a loved one in a meaningful endeavor, gifting money to friends and family can be profoundly fulfilling. When done correctly, gifting can also provide estate,...
Last week wrapped up the 54th Annual Governor's Conference on Aging and laid the groundwork for some big plans to assist Montana's elderly population. This year's conference was held in Great Falls and was a refreshing return to face-to-face networking and resource sharing after several years of virtual meetings due to the pandemic. The conference kicked off with a focus on Elder Justice with an eye opening, first hand account from Susan Bivins; an educated woman who did all the right things to...
Being a Caregiver can creep up on you. It usually starts with simple things; running errands, taking someone to doctor’s appointments and monitoring their medications. As time goes on you find yourself doing more and more and eventually spending more time on someone else’s needs than your own. That’s when most people start to realize they are indeed a Caregiver. It is important to realize that fact early on and give yourself that title; otherwise, you won’t know how or where to look for resources to help you. Whether you are a full-ti...
Let's talk about what no one is talking about... Remember that friend you used to have coffee with every Tuesday until a few months ago? At first you thought she was busy because her adult son or daughter moved in with her, then you saw her at the doctor's office and she seemed to have aged 5 years over the last two months. Of course, you started to worry about her health but could it be something else? One of the saddest "invisible" problems facing our elderly is the very real threat of elder...
Growing older doesn't mean you have to be old. The long, cold winter has kept many of us cooped up for way too long, but we are finally seeing new leaves on the trees, flowers in the ground and all the other things that put a spring in our step. Why not let all that newness around you be your inspiration to fill your life with something new as well? May has long been recognized as Older American's Month and this year's theme is "Aging Unbound". The idea centers around four main topics to help...
