Aging in place is something many seniors want to do, so they feel comfortable in their own homes and don’t have to go to an assisted-living facility or nursing home. However, the home they’re comfortable in may provide some challenges and, to be safe, may need some modifications. But when your aging parents need help, […]

The stress of being a caregiver can be profound. Even if you love your parents dearly and are close to them, caregiver stress syndrome is a real thing, and remembering to take care of yourself while you’re taking care of your loved ones can get lost in the mix. However, as time passes, if your […]

It often seems like there are two choices regarding aging—either aging in place or going into an assisted living facility. Yet, there is another option. If you’ve considered moving your elderly parents into your home, you’re not alone. Many children of aging parents find that living with aging parents is a simpler option than going […]

When you have a loved one who needs care across the miles, caring from a distance can be tough. Particularly in the wake of COVID-19, even if you have a relative who’s close by, you may not be able to see them and care for them as regularly as you once did. If you’re living […]

Whether you’re asking genealogy questions to try to piece together family history or you’re working on interview questions for old age home, questions to ask an older person about their childhood or about their family history can be incredibly valuable. There are things and memories you can write down that you can pass on to […]

Taking care of an elderly or aging parent can be tough enough to begin with. However, when aging parents get mean, or when aging parents expect too much, it can even double your already-existing stress. Maybe it’s as simple as mom and dad just being a little stubborn about taking some of your financial or […]

Being a caregiver is a tough, and sometimes thankless, role. If you are your elderly parent’s main caregiver, it can be tough to find time for your employment, your own family, and the things that are important to you — like your interests and hobbies. After a while, even if you don’t want it to […]

Just as a young child needs the proper vitamins and minerals to grow, senior nutrition is also important. This is, unfortunately, the time of life where patients can develop health problems related to lack of proper nutrition, such as type 2 diabetes or osteoporosis. Senior meal planning, and determining diet plans for the elderly is […]

November is National Family Caregivers Month, which is a month dedicated to recognizing and honoring family caregivers across the nation. Every year a different theme is selected for National Family Caregivers Month by the Caregiver Action Network. The theme for 2019 is #BeCareCurious, urging the friends and family members of caregivers to be curious about […]

No matter how much you care about your loved one, it’s not always possible to be there all of the time. However, there are some strategies for long-distance caregiving that can make things easier for everyone involved, including both the patient and caregiver. Read on to learn more about how to help elderly parents from […]