What Information Should Family Members Have on Hand?
As your loved one gets older, you might find yourself getting a bit more involved with their day-to-day life, routines, and medical care.... Read more.
Questions to Ask at Your Loved One’s Annual Check-Ups
Annual check-ups with a primary care physician are an important part of your loved one’s preventative care and wellness plan.... Read more.
Dementia and Hygiene
While memory loss and confusion is certainly a hallmark symptom of dementia, there are many other symptoms that can affect daily life as well.... Read more.
Family Caregiver or Personal Care Contracts: What Are They and Do You Need One?
Family members stepping in to care for aging loved ones often give up other parts of their lives in order to step into a caregiving role. Part-time family careg... Read more.
Why Won’t My Mom or Dad Spend Their Money?
Family caregivers often are confused by the behaviors of their aging loved ones. Why isn’t Mom eating as much as she usually does? Why is Dad obsessed with th... Read more.
What Happens When Seniors Run Out of Money and Still Need Care?
Aging can be complicated, physically and mentally. But it can also be quite complicated financially. The AARP reports that about half of older adults worry they... Read more.
Reducing Family Caregiver Stress
As your loved one gets older, you might find yourself with a growing list of caregiver duties. Whether you are picking up medications for your mom, driving your... Read more.
Home Safety for Parkinson’s Disease
Nearly 1 million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease, with about 90,000 new diagnoses given each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. And whil... Read more.
Comparing Medical vs. Non-Medical Home Care
When you are watching your aging loved one struggle while living at home alone, or with a partner, it can be difficult. You might find yourself calling to check... Read more.
How to Start Difficult Conversations with Your Senior Loved One
If you’ve noticed your loved one struggling with certain tasks at home, or if you’ve found yourself feeling quite worried about them when they are behind th... Read more.
