The Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy hold a special devotion to our Blessed Mother. It is through her love for us, that we can gain a fuller relationship with our Lord Jesus. Our Blessed Mother understands that we are not perfect, that as human beings we will sin. By opening ourselves to a full relationship [...]
Often the challenges that we face daily can seem overwhelming. So many things to get done, so many people depending on you to meet their needs, that often you find that you place your own needs at the end of the list. Taking time to quietly mediate, to pray, to share your burden with [...]
While most of us look forward to Summer, it’s important to remember that summer temperatures can be a safety concern if you are older or have health problems. Seniors make up most heat related deaths. Types of Heat related illnesses: Dizziness which can occur if you are overly active or if you take certain beta [...]
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors As we are faced with freezing temperatures and unpredictable weather, day-to-day living can become a challenge for seniors. It’s important to take steps to guard against some common winter perils. Before winter sets in, check on the following things: Have your heating system checked to avoid possible problems through the [...]
Be sure to make an effort to extend invitations, arrange transportation if needed, so that your loved one can be part of the holiday celebrations. Just remember that large parties can sometimes be overwhelming, loud and tiring. They might not be able to participate for the entire time, and might become anxious or exhausted. [...]
According to the 2015 US census there were nearly 50 million people over the age of 65 in the US and they project that number to double to almost 100 million over the next 40 years. Thanks to improvements in healthcare people are living longer and hopefully better lives. Ways that seniors can improve [...]
You’ve noticed that Mom or Dad is not thriving at home. They don’t seem to be the same person that you knew. They might be losing weight, or not changing their clothing regularly. You check their medications and notice that there are more pills than there should be in the bottles. What can you do? [...]
