As parents and loved ones become older, their wellbeing and safety can become major concerns. For all of us, our memories can struggle with age, and that can affect how well we look after ourselves. That can range from...
When a loved one nears death, our main concern for them is comfort and relieving symptoms. Once friends and family realize there is no cure, they want to ensure that their loved one is as free from pain as...
The three biggest problems with taking medication (drugs) are: (1) that some people take far too many different ones without knowing how they react with each other, (2) they take the wrong kind of drugs or (3) they take...
Caring for a loved one can be a challenging and rewarding experience. But it can also be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. Caregivers need time to themselves to recharge and maintain their own mental health. Unfortunately, this is often...
It is interesting that when we hear certain words, like palliative care, our minds tend to focus on the negativity surrounding the word or phrase. While palliative care can seem daunting to some, the fact is it can whatever...
How many years have your parents been driving?
Maybe 40 years? Fifty? Sixty?
However long, just like for all of us, it’s a major symbol of independence for the elderly. It’s the license, the key, the car: clear and tangible vestiges...
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Proper nutrition is essential for an aging person. Every caregiver ought to ensure he/she provides just the right food to seniors. One of the reasons for this is the fact the senior's digestive system might...
The following are some stories of how different people met their home care needs. For Jennifer, all of her home care was provided by family, friends and familiar health care providers. Francis needed a mix of family and special...
Caregiving long distance may not be familiar to some but it poses unique challenges. Communication is one of the most important aspects when you are helping a loved one from a distance. You may be providing emotional support to...
A recent study shows that many Americans do not live close enough to an in home care services which means one of two things. They have to stay in the hospital longer OR family must be prepared to caregive. Senior in...
