Senior Resources Resources

  • Handwashing Do's and Don'ts

    Handwashing is a simple yet powerful practice that plays a crucial role in infection control | Handwashing Key Moments | Clean Hands Save Lives

  • Celebrating Mother's Day: Tips for Caregivers

    Celebrating Mother's Day: Tips for Caregivers | Caregiving Support | Caregiving Tips

  • Tips for Caregivers of Aging Parents

    As our parents age, it's natural for their health and mobility to decline, making it necessary for us to provide them with care and assistance. While caring for aging parents can be a fulfilling experience, it can also be a daunting task, especially for those who are new to caregiving.

  • "Boom, Bust & Echo”: The Prophecy of the Health Care Crunch

    Spectrum's CEO Sandra Ketchen reflects on "Boom, Bust & Echo" and the accuracy of Foot’s predictions, from the Baby Boomer generation creating the “Health Care Crunch” by 2020 to home care and integrated models of care.

  • Nobody Ages Well Quite Like Springsteen

    Spectrum's CEO Sandra Ketchen on what we can learn from Bruce Springsteen on aging and "aging well".

  • How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout

    As the population ages, more and more people require assistance with daily living tasks, which has led to an increase in the demand for caregivers. While caregivers provide invaluable support to those in need, they often face challenges that can take a toll on their physical and mental health.

  • Brain Awareness Week

    Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign that takes place every year in March to promote public awareness and understanding of the brain and brain research. Here are some tips to maintain optimal brain health! As we age we need to take proactive steps to:

  • 5 Surprising Ways to Help Seniors Deal with Isolation

    5 Surprising Ways to Help Seniors Deal with Isolation | With senior isolation and loneliness on the rise, it’s likely that you or someone close to you is feeling lonely or isolated. Here are a few surprising ways to help seniors socialize and avoid isolation.

  • How Companionship Can Improve Heart Health for Seniors

    How Companionship Can Improve Heart Health for Seniors | As we age, the importance of companionship and social support becomes surprisingly even more important for senior heart health. Seniors are at a higher risk of heart disease due to natural aging processes but did you know that loneliness and isolation