Alzheimer’s disease can be a very frustrating condition to watch a loved one experience. There is currently no cure or prevention method. While your aging parent may have some very good days, they may also have times where they are more confused or agitated than usual. This can be tough not only on them, but […]
Fall is officially here and that means enjoying cooler weather and all of the fun festivities that autumn brings. It’s a great time for families to get together to celebrate. While Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner and bring their own excitement, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the fall as […]
If you have a loved one that has Alzheimer’s disease, then there is a good possibility that there will come a time when you may have to consider moving them from in-home care to a assisted living facility. You will need to prepare not only yourself for this transition, but also your loved one as […]
When a senior loved one chooses to live their life at home where they are most comfortable, you can rest assured that they are making a choice that is in their own best interest. Living at home in one’s senior years makes it possible to experience the greatest levels of comfort and ease. And today, […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of seniors and their families across the country. When a loved one is diagnosed with the disease, it typically creates a scenario that changes everything about how life was once lived. The diagnosis can send shockwaves through the entire family as people come to terms with […]
A lot of talk centers around ideas regarding what today’s seniors need and want. And many times, when people talk about what’s best for seniors and their needs today, the conversation gets steered to what works best for family members and other loved ones. But what do today’s seniors really want out of life and […]
These days, people are living lives that are much different from previous generations. Maybe technology has something to do with it, or perhaps it has something to do with the way our world is so connected, but today’s typical senior is living a life that looks nothing like what their life might have looked like […]
When an aging family member or loved one can’t live safely on their own anymore, there are numerous options available today, ranging from non medical in-home care a couple of times a week to full, 24-hour care in a skilled nursing facility. Today, there are more answers available than ever before, particularly on the in-home […]
The discussion around senior care often involves a lot of “big-picture” thinking about topics like health, end-of-life concerns, deterioration of brain function and other high-level concepts. There’s no doubt that these topics are important to seniors, their families and the senior community, as a whole, but when it comes to providing the best care for […]
We’ve been focusing on senior health and wellbeing in the blog lately with advice on making easy meals and getting the most out of doctor visits. But the best way to ensure the highest level of healthy living for a senior loved one is to focus on the kitchen. A healthy body is not built […]
