Many families don’t realize how much a loved one’s health has deteriorated until a fall lands them in the hospital.
Making the transition from home to an assisted living community can be difficult for both you and your loved one.
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.
If you care for an aging parent, you’ve probably put considerable effort into making sure her home is safe and she has appropriate medical care.
Realizing that your parent has become incapable of caring for herself or making reasonable decisions about her property is a heart-wrenching discovery.
Going home for the holidays can bring great joy but for those who haven’t seen their aging parents or grandparents in a while, it can also bring new -- and sometimes -- troubling insights.
With nearly 8 out of 10 seniors preferring to stay in their home as long as possible according to AARP, chances are...
Some seniors, particularly those in the early stages of dementia, may have a hard time trusting anyone other than the family member they rely on most.
Is your senior safe from financial abuse? You might be surprised.
It’s common for your loved one’s needs to change over time. If you’re lucky, you have a trusted caregiver who really connects with your senior, understands his or her needs, and is responsive to your input and concerns.