You’ve just finished talking with Dad on the phone, and have a sense that something isn’t quite right. While it was a good chat, his …Read More
Tag: Family Caregiving
Care Tips for a Loved One with Late Stage Alzheimer’s Symptoms : Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-altering. Thinking through the many different facets and aspects associated …Read More
Plan for the Future by Identifying Elderly Care Needs
November 23, 2020
Being together during the holidays is a fantastic time to catch up and an ideal time to have discussions about long-term care planning with older …Read More
Older Adults and Mental Health: A Growing Concern
October 9, 2020
They’re called our “golden years” for good reason; aging brings with it a variety of benefits, including greater wisdom, the freedom to experience life without …Read More
Managing Urinary Incontinence in Seniors
September 18, 2020
While common in seniors, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to manage, impacting everyday life in many ways and often leading to decreased self-confidence and …Read More
Senior Driver Safety Tips
June 19, 2020
Remember that feeling as a teenager when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, experiencing the exhilaration of being able to go wherever you wanted? …Read More
Top Tips for Kidney Disease Management
May 15, 2020
They are only about the size of your fist, but they are imperative to your body’s functioning. Kidneys work as filters to get rid of …Read More
Senior Osteoarthritis Treatment, Risk Factors and Management
March 27, 2020
Affecting 30 million people in the U.S. alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results from the wearing away of cartilage, generating friction …Read More
Meeting Protein Requirements for Seniors Helps Aid in Recovery Following Surgery
February 6, 2020
Pass the cheese, please! Current research studies are showing the need for a protein-rich diet for senior loved ones, in particular during occasions of stress, …Read More
A Caregiver’s New Year’s Resolution List for 2020
December 20, 2019
We either love them or avoid them, but no matter what our stance on New Year’s resolutions, there is something incredibly refreshing about stepping into …Read More