More common in men, and more prevalent than muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig’s disease combined, Parkinson’s disease impacts as many as 7 – 10 million people worldwide, with…
When you have a loved one who is getting older, you will find yourself with more responsibility than ever. You might feel worried about all that could happen to them…
Gathering together with family during the holiday season is a treasured tradition, and the quality time spent with loved ones is priceless. It’s also a time of heightened awareness of…
The combination of the aging of the baby boom generation and longer life expectancies are driving up the number of people 65 years old or older in the U.S. According…
The days of aging being synonymous with taking up residence in a nursing home have, thankfully, come and gone. Today’s seniors overwhelmingly – as many as 90% – would prefer…
One of the best things about living in our area is the sheer number of wonderful, disability support services on offer for seniors and their families. As long-time members of…
As our loved ones get older, they begin to need more support in activities of daily living. Whether it’s help keeping the house clean and cooking meals, reminders to take…
There is nothing easy about watching our loved ones grow old. They are the ones that we have always turned to in a time of need, but now the roles…
Seniors who can’t get around like they used to may turn to the internet for their social activities. Websites like Facebook and services like Twitter help give seniors that social…
When an older family member struggles with memory loss and dementia, we often lose the ability to communicate with them in a way that is satisfying to both of us.…
