Pain that is chronic never leaves your senior alone to recuperate. That can eventually be something that causes you and your senior to wonder if she can continue to age in place. With the help of elder care, that goal may indeed be possible. Helping Watch for Symptoms and Issues Chronic pain takes a lot…
Read MoreTalking to your aging parent about some topics can be difficult. Years of complicated family dynamics combined with your senior parent’s insecurities about getting older and needing help at home can make it tough to have positive conservations about things like home care assistance. But if your senior parent wants to stay in their own…
Read MoreDoes your elderly loved one have dementia? If so, one of the most difficult things for them could be taking a bath. Many patients who have this disease freak out when it is time to take a bath. Others get scared because they can’t care for themselves properly, but they don’t want anyone to touch…
Read MoreIn an AARP study, 63% of primary caregivers handled all or the majority of an older adult’s care. It becomes an issue if you ignore self-care, which is evident as 22% of those caregivers report finding it hard to take care of themselves. When those caregivers do not have any help from siblings, friends, or…
Read MoreOne of the hardest things for children of aging parents is not being able to be there for your senior parent as much as you would like. Maybe you need to travel for work, or maybe you have a very demanding job, or kids that you need to care for. Or maybe you live far…
Read MoreOnce your elderly family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she may worry that her entire life is over. There are some big changes coming her way, but with the right Alzheimer’s care plan, you and your senior may be able to find a path forward that helps her to have the best possible quality…
Read MoreIt’s reached a point where your mom needs someone to join her at the doctor. Maybe she doesn’t hear as well as she used to. Or, she might have cognitive issues that make it hard for her to remember what she was told. You plan to join her at her next round of medical appointments.…
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month and since many seniors struggle to get the right amount of vitamins and minerals they need, it’s a great time to look for ways to help seniors manage their nutrition. Nutritional shakes and bars are a very effective way for seniors who are not eating enough to get the full…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day falls on March 8th. Women worldwide care for aging parents, loved ones, their own families and even close friends sometimes. Some famous caregivers have become known as much for their accolades as they are for being amazing caregivers to their family members and others. Learn about these outstanding female caregivers during International…
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