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Alzheimer's disease. Helping a parent bathe. Accommodating a senior at home or helping him or her move. None of these problems can even start without ready access to public transportation.

At Colorado Alzheimer's, patients have been working on art projects that are a special reflection of themselves.

It can sometimes be difficult to gauge what kind of health changes are occurring in an older parent's life, particularly if families live an airplane flight away.

Sue Tucker was trying to help care for her mother-in-law, when she had a striking conversation that resonated with her many years later.

Marilyn Herrin, 68, retired from her job in human resources before she was ready, but the economic downturn left her with few alternatives.

Members of the sandwich generation - family caregivers who are raising children while looking after aging parents - are found in many countries around the globe.

As the snow finally melts in many parts of the country, retirees are choosing to fly back to their summer homes or move to an even sunnier locale.

A new study has found that an all-work-and-no-play mentality may lead to serious health consequences and researchers are now emphasizing the importance of leisure time among adults, especially baby boomers.

Blizzards across the country have left many homes blanketed in snow and ice. These elements can be tripping hazards for everyone, but may present particularly dangerous obstacles to elderly Americans, who are at greater risk of injury after a fall.

Before Sebastian Pagano's son, Anthony, had found a VA program to help with in-home care needs, he had been looking into nursing home options.

Due to the desperate need to balance the budget, California governor Jerry Brown has proposed significant cuts to adult care services in the state, according to Redlands Daily Facts.

When a loved one comes back from the hospital, they may not be able to properly care for themselves while recovering.

To help prepare for those who are at-risk for Alzheimer's, two groups have launched a campaign called It's Time to Face Alzheimer's.

The Alzheimer's Association estimates that there are at least 10.9 million family caregivers who are helping a spouse or parent who has Alzheimer's disease, but some may not even be aware that they are in the position, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

An adult daycare center in St Louis, Missouri, is providing many caretakers with an invaluable resource - a place where seniors can stay and interact with others throughout the day.

The Gardena Senior Citizens Daycare, a city-run facility that provides activities and supervision for seniors with Alzheimer's when traditional caretakers are running errands or working, is getting ready to hold its first Food, Wine and Cigar Festival fundraiser.

One class at the University of Minnesota gives some medical students hands-on experience in caring for senior citizens, while also becoming their friends, according to NECN.com.

BusinessWest.com reports that one caregiving service, Visiting Angels, has recently seen increased popularity due to its thorough background checks on new employees.

BlueRidgeNow.com reports that an article in the Archives of Internal Medicine recently found that an excessive number of pills can cause harmful side effects, resulting in illness or even death.

Many baby boomers across the country are now taking care of aging parents and, whether these family members are staying in their own homes or moving to a more age-friendly residence, it's important to plan the proper steps for this process, according to the Sun Times.