The holiday season is the traditional time for end of year get-togethers with family members and loved ones. We share food, gifts and most of all, memories. But for those with dementia and their caregivers, the holiday season can...
Stepping into the role of a caregiver takes immense physical and emotional strength. From day-to-day activities to life-changing decisions, you must be a rock for your loved one. Caregivers often neglect their own needs to better serve others, but...
As our nation ages and baby boomers become seniors, many family members have become a full time caregiver. They may have children who still live at home, parents in need of help and even grandparents who are still alive....
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...
Depression isn’t a character flaw. It’s not a sign of weakness. And it’s certainly not a natural part of aging. Depression is a mental disorder that can affect your life and the lives of those around you, in a...
Almost a quarter of people age 65 or older suffer from depression. Senior depression. It is one of the major causes of decline in the quality of life for senior citizens and involves more than half of their visits...
Most of us have heard of the sandwich generation. We have mentioned it in some of our previous posts as well. We also know that today's sandwich generation is feeling the pressure from both sides ongoing. They are people like you...
At some point, many of us become a caregiver for a family member. It could be a child, a parent or a spouse. For those of us who are also employed, working out arrangements with our employer will be...
Healthy diets for seniors and the chronically ill can enhance both their quality of life and physical well-being. Eating well can prevent falls as well as further health issues and it also contributes to maintaining a healthy weight. This...
We are consistently hearing about how families are frustrated because their senior parents will not accept or they resist help. This causes a lot of worry throughout the whole family. Often there are underlying issues that need to be...
