If we aren’t dreaming of retiring on a tropical island, most of us just want to live out our lives where we are most happy, in our own homes. In…
The time has come when your elderly loved one is going to be discharged. Sometimes the announcement comes with enough advanced notice so that you can prepare for your loved…
Many of us have elderly parents or loved ones who live independently and seem to be doing well. At some point, however, you may have a nagging feeling that they…
Senior citizens face many challenges that often include needing assistance with the things they once took for granted. Simple tasks become difficult to perform and even preparing meals can become…
Over five million people live with Alzheimer’s Disease in the U.S. What makes that figure even more staggering is that Alzheimer’s is not the only type of dementia affecting elders.…
Did you know that one in five Americans is a caregiver? It’s true; twenty percent of us care for an elderly or disabled person at home. We try to be…
Something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better. Be it for yourself, for the environment or for something entirely different. The only…
It is common for an aging adult to no longer be able to live alone in their home without assistance. Most people don’t want to admit their age is affecting…
Everyone needs a little help now and then, and that goes for caregivers as well as those they care for. While being a primary caregiver is born out of limitless…
There often comes a time when we must decide if our loved one might need a little extra care at home. One of the last things that we want is…
