Many families don’t realize how much a loved one’s health has deteriorated until a fall lands them in the hospital.
At some point, a drive out with your aging mother or father becomes a bit more complicated than hopping into the passenger seat.
Geriatric Care Managers are specialists who help older adults and their families navigate the physical, emotional, and social challenges that are difficult to manage alone.
With nearly 8 out of 10 seniors preferring to stay in their home as long as possible according to AARP, chances are...
It’s not hard to see why so many seniors prefer to stay at home as they grow older rather than relocate to a nursing home or assisted living facility.
When you have agreed to care for your mother or father as they age, the job you started doing can sometimes become too much.
Many experts would agree that once you hit your 40s and your parents hit their 70s, it’s time to have “the talk.”
For seniors and their adult children, the family home may be a source of comfort, safety, and happy memories, so it’s easy to understand the appeal of aging in place.
Spending your days worried about mom or dad?
Maybe Mom can no longer drive to bingo on Monday evenings and misses her friends. Or perhaps you noticed that Dad doesn’t bathe often enough, and his hygiene is suffering as a result.
Whether you stepped in to help an elderly relative out of love, a sense of responsibility, or financial necessity, caregiving can sometimes feel like a burden – even for the most devoted family members.