Sometimes our elderly parents may do or say things that really bother us. They may repeat stories many times, forgetting they’ve already told you the same story a hundred times before. They forget a lot of things, which worries...
Dementia is a name used to describe a set of symptoms that include overall mental decline. Sometimes friends and loved ones have a difficult time knowing if their family member has dementia. Quite often their symptoms are related to...
Recently my wife and I, along with some children, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild, got together for dinner to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant’s food was excellent and the weather on their outdoor dining patio was very pleasant, but those were...
There’s only so many games of Canasta you can play. Here are some ideas for fun intergenerational activities to do with your senior loved ones.
Caregiving is both rewarding and exhausting. Many of our elders are either reluctant to accept...
Father’s Day might have come and gone, but every day is the day dad should think about enhancing the health of every member of the family. This is especially true when the time comes to take a family vacation,...
Don’t wait too long to plan future care for a parent or loved one. Many of us wait until there is a medical emergency before putting steps into place that will ensure our parent is well taken care of....
Whether you are still living at home or in a retirement or assisted living facility, Easter is always a time to celebrate with your grandkids! There are many easy and fun activities you can do to enjoy this time...
Many of us have worries or concerns about someone taking financial advantage of our senior parents. The number of scammers worldwide has grown. Our parents may not be gullible but they can still believe what they are told on...
Not surprisingly, July, quite often the hottest month of the year in many places, is National Ice Cream Month. Celebrating began in July 1984 in the state of Kentucky. In the U.S. this is celebrated on the third Sunday...
This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 19th. This is the day we celebrate and honour our fathers. There are several accounts of how Father’s Day began but most agree it began on June 19, 1910. An earlier...
