When we were teenagers many of us found it difficult to talk to our parents. Even though typically they just wanted to help us with our life decisions, help us grow into great adults and make great decisions. We weren't...
End-of-life care can be an emotionally-driven experience for families. However, choosing in-home hospice care can reduce some of the stress and discomfort associated with facility-based care; both for seniors and their families.
Below, we’ve summarized six benefits families can expect...
One of the most difficult discussions we will ever have with our family members is about our end of life. Many older adults and seniors avoid having this talk until it's too late. They suddenly become ill and are...
Family caregivers are stressed. They spend almost half of each month on tasks such as shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation. Almost all family caregivers help with dressing, personal hygiene and getting in and out of bed. The average...
So I’m watching a younger friend in what from my vantage point looks like a life and death struggle of values and wills about how to deal with his failing parents.
His father’s now 89; his mother’s 86, and they’re...
Private senior care or home care fills a widening gap in needed services, especially for those who have elderly parents who need care. With waiting lists for nursing homes or long term care facilities in many areas, or loved...
Caregiving long distance may not be familiar to some but it poses unique challenges. Communication is one of the most important aspects when helping a loved one from a distance. You may be providing emotional support to a primary...
Most seniors are at a stage where they cannot move around or stand for long hours without experiencing fatigue. As they approach a certain age, their bones weaken, giving them mobility problems. Due to that, they require a solution...
People make sure that their loved ones stay safe by getting them a personal emergency response system or a medical alert bracelet. These systems call emergency personnel at the touch of a button, making them a great choice for...
As we age and find ourselves or our spouse ill or disabled, there is a great likelihood that one or the other will become our spouse's caregiver. While we may have experience as a caregiver for our parents, becoming...
