Tips and Advice for Seniors and Their Families
Siblings & Caregiving
The doctor has informed you that your mother can no longer live independently. You feel that assisted living would be the best solution, but your sister strongly disagrees. It seemed that at one time you were able to communicate with her,...
Funeral Arrangements: Decisions to Make Now
No one wants to think about dying, but it's going to happen to each of us sooner or later. While approaching the topic of death and dying may be difficult for caregivers, family members as well as the elderly should try to organize and...
Relief for Caregivers Through Respite Care
What Is Respite Care? Respite care for the elderly is any service that supports and maintains the primary caregiving relationship by providing temporary care to an aging parent or loved one. If you’re the primary caregiver for an aging...
Arthritis: Symptoms and Care
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in the US. Millions of adults and half of all people age 65 and older are troubled by this disease. Arthritis is best known as a condition of painful, stiff joints. In fact, there are a variety...
Summer Activities for Seniors & Caregivers
Enjoying the warm summer temperatures doesn't have to be a distant memory for elders and caregivers. Finding an interesting activity that is suitable for a senior’s abilities may take some creativity and planning, but it is well worth...
How to Cultivate New Friends As You Age
As baby boomers age, more and more folks will reach their 80s, 90s—and beyond. They will not only lose friends but face the daunting task of making new friends at an advanced age. Even in your 90s, the notion of being a sole survivor can...
Help for the Helpers – Caregiver Support
If you are feeling worn down for caring for a loved one, you are not alone. You may feel isolated and desperately in need of support of others. Or, you may be looking for some guidance on how to make your life just a little easier...
Have Great Posture as You Age
Having good posture minimizes stress on your back by keeping your muscles and bones in their natural positions as well as making your movements more fluid and efficient. Poor posture, on the other hand, can create a variety of health...
Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) aren't just a nuisance in the elderly—they can cause serious health problems. A UTI happens when bacteria in the urethra, bladder or kidneys multiplies in the urine. If left untreated, a UTI can lead to...
Self-Care with Caregiver Support Groups
Of the many challenges that family caregivers must face on a daily basis, perhaps the greatest—and least addressed—is the mental and emotional health of the caregivers themselves. Self-care is often the last thing that caregivers address,...