Many experts would agree that once you hit your 40s and your parents hit their 70s, it’s time to have “the talk.”
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.
We are often so busy worrying about the cost of a caregiver’s salary that we often neglect to consider the other costs related to having someone in your home caring for a parent or elderly relative.
Navigating the financial landscape of later life can be daunting for many seniors, as rising healthcare costs, dwindling income streams, and unforeseen expenses threaten their financial security and overall well-being.
Maybe you’ve noticed that mom or dad is “starting to slip.” Or maybe they’ve had a health scare: a fall that didn’t break a hip, or flu that didn’t become pneumonia. Take a moment to breathe a sigh of relief.
More and more older people prefer to age in place, and flexible in-home care options are readily available.
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.
Home care can be confusing and there are many misconceptions surrounding some of the basics. Here are six commonly held myths.
Do you have an aging loved one who may need senior care while you go to work every day? Are you feeling overwhelmed with your caregiving responsibilities?