Touching Hearts at Home Blog

Testimonials are fascinating to read.  They are like windows into other people’s lives.   Because we all experience things differently why would we want to know about someone’s personal endorsement?  I’ll tell you why…it is because…

As the holidays progress many older adults experience the unfolding of agitation, disappointment, and sadness.  Depending upon the age of a senior, which will rank them somewhere between older to oldest in their peer group…

Unique research into eye-movements of young and old people while reading discovers that word recognition patterns change as we grow older. Why older people struggle to read fine print – New study issued by University…

Amazing! A UF (University of Florida) research study has discovered a way to test for Alzheimer’s disease – using peanut butter and a ruler. Really. http://ufl.to/pc

The “graying” of America promises dramatic change in every aspect of American life. One of the most profound changes is our culture’s very perception of older adults: we’re moving from a “deficit” approach that stresses…

Want more effective communication with the elderly? Keep these tips in mind. Physical changes can affect communication. Age-related decline in physical abilities can make communication more challenging, and some illnesses make communication more difficult. A…