If you’re a retired or disabled senior, your home may be your greatest asset—and your greatest health hazard. When health or mobility decline, taking care of your household becomes trickier.
Over 65 million people in the United States are caregivers to a family member or relative, and this number is rising. The rising number of elderly people and changes to
People who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease might usually show signs of other disorders linked to the condition. Alexia defines a disorder that affects the ability to decipher written words and
Living with and caring for an aging parent with dementia is, quite frankly, not for everyone. It is a challenging, exhausting and heartbreaking labor of love. It takes sacrifice, patience,
According to a recent Gallup poll, 41% of baby-boomers are helping care for an elderly parent. If your parents are at an age where plans and decisions should be made,
Our elderly citizens are the critical component of our community, and anyone who has an elderly grandparent or parent can comprehend that caring for them and ensuring that that they
No one wants to have a difficult conversation, like one that addresses a senior loved one’s in-home care needs. However, if you’ve noticed changes in a family member or friend
Being familiar with the variation between home care and home health care can be tough at the start. When an elderly family member originally starts to need help, it can
Today, in countries around the world, awareness is being raised about Alzheimer’s Disease and the plight of those afflicted with it. These awareness events range from forums to wine-tasting fundraisers,
by Shani O. Hilton “You can’t breathe, you can’t sleep,†said White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, as she described the stress of worrying about an aging parent who needs