Home is where the heart is. For many of us baby boomers it’s where we’re most comfortable; surrounded by the things we love in a space that is welcoming and familiar to us. The overwhelming majority of seniors wish...
We have worked with many adult children lately who were emptying and preparing the family home for sale. They were tired and emotionally drained trying to be the “glue” in the family.
This week I asked a son, “Did you...
We have helped over 3200 people with the downsizing process and we have seen lots of jewelry...in fact drawers full of it. Some is neatly organized and others simply "dumped" into a box or two. Some is valuable, some...
We spend our entire lives living and loving. Or we should. But it is becoming more and more often that seniors are spending too much time alone. Senior loneliness has many effects and needs to be changed.
What are some...
For years now, there has been little to no support financially for family caregivers. Yet we always hear that wherever possible it is best for family to care for seniors. We also know most seniors would prefer to stay...
Interesting that while last week we were talking about signs of a senior needing in home care https://seniorslifestylemag.com/care-giving/home-health-care/senior-in-home-care-would-you-know/ we come across some new insight into caring for a senior parent as a caregiver. So the question is, do you think...
Did you get a chance to view my article on how you treat your mother as she ages? https://seniorslifestylemag.com/health-well-being/how-do-you-treat-your-mother-as-she-ages/ While this was based on the notion of a mother to a daughter, it truly reflected any relationship between a parent...
When we think of the term caregiver, it’s hard not to define it as adult children taking care of their parents. It seems a natural course in life. As much as we don’t want them to, parents age. Roles reverse...
As family and caregivers sometimes it is hard to know if your senior or older adult needs some kind of in home care. They may say everything is fine but how do you really know if you don't actually...
We wanted to talk once again about senior health and focus specifically on the impacts of Alzheimer's and dementia. There are many great resources available but this new idea is really exciting to share!
We know that both patients and...
