Walk. Can't Walk. ReWalk.
There's walking (which I can no longer do) and then there's ReWalk-ing (the very appropriate name for what I'm learning to do now).
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12 Best Senior Care Options in Westchester County, New York
Looking for senior care in Westchester County, New York?
We’ve curated a list of the 12 best home care options in Westchester, search below and find care for yourself or a loved one today. -
Your Mom Wants to Age in Place. Is That the Best Choice?
Many seniors want to age in place. With so many other aspects of their lives changing – due to declining health, decreased mobility, or dementia, for example – they long for the familiarity of their homes and neighborhoods. Shopping in the same stores, visiting the same salon, or attending the same church or synagogue helps maintain a sense of normalcy during this uncertain period in their lives.
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12 Best Senior Home Care Options in Manhattan
Looking for senior care in Manhattan?
We’ve curated a list of the 12 best home care options in Manhattan, search below and find care for yourself or a loved one today. -
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Your Caregiver
There's no better way to thank a special caregiver than with a thoughtful holiday gift. And if time is running out and your gift list just seems to grow longer every day, we've got some quick fixes for you.
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How the Yellow Ribbon Fund Keeps Military Families Together
During this season of thanks and gratitude, LeanOnWe offers annual appreciation and support to those who serve in America's armed forces.
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Four Things to Know Before Hiring a Caregiver for a Senior with Alzheimer's
Whatever your needs, there’s an in-home caregiver that’s right for your family. But finding that person depends on clearly understanding your aging parent’s condition or disease, and defining the specific care he requires. For instance, in addition to specific daily care skills, Alzheimer’s caregivers should possess an extra dose of patience and compassion.
Before you begin interviewing Alzheimer’s caregivers, here’s what you should know:
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3 Practical Success Strategies for Family Caregivers
Though providing care for an aging parent may start as a sprint, it often becomes a marathon. Perhaps an injury or illness sends you scrambling for emergency care, but you soon realize that your senior won’t recover fully. Instead, she’ll need ongoing and likely, increasing, care. Or maybe you get a bit more warning; you notice your parent’s declining health and put a care plan in place over several months.
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Broken Bones And Bank Accounts: Warning Signs Of Elder Abuse
Burn marks, bruising, poor hygiene, and broken bones are the telltale indicators of physical elder abuse and an astute observer can typically spot these signs easily.. But physical abuse, as horrible as it may be, is not the leading cause of elder abuse.
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Memorial Day? Fourth of July? When to Offer Holiday Pay to Your Caregiver
If you don’t have a holiday pay plan in place with your caregiver, this season is a good time to decide whether you’ll offer holiday pay throughout the year.
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How to Obtain Guardianship—and When You Should
Realizing that your parent has become incapable of caring for herself or making reasonable decisions about her property is a heart-wrenching discovery. And if you postponed getting legal documents in place -- a power of attorney and living will -- your only option may be guardianship.
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Keeping Eyes and Ears on Your Parents' Home Care
Monitoring your parents’ in-home care is essential to ensuring they receive the best possible assistance, yet it can be challenging while balancing the demands of your own life, family, and career.