May 26th is National Heat Awareness Day. This is a good time to stop and look at your mom's home. If she's going to age in place, as her caregiver you need to take measures to make sure she's not overheating on the hottest days of summer. [caption...
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You aren’t alone if you are wondering whether your aging loved one should still be driving. After all, seniors often struggle with the demands of driving as they age. Instead of confronting your elderly loved one about their driving abilities, you...
Just like other organs that don’t function as well with age, the skin isn’t resilient as it once was. Aging loved ones are more susceptible to skin irritations and problems than when they were younger. The good news is that with regular habits to...
Mobility issues can arise in the elderly for numerous reasons. From a loss of balance as a result of medications or a disease process, or due to injuries, loss of muscle tone, or chronic conditions such as arthritis. Loss of mobility can lead to loss...
Sometimes it's tough being a family caregiver, especially when no one else in the family seems to be offering up their own time and energy to help out. Is it possible to change their minds about helping more? Possibly. Determine to What Extent You...
Every season has its benefits. As people get older, though, winter begins to lose significant appeal. For an elderly loved one who may have recently been hospitalized, or maybe had been hospitalized a couple of months ago, winter can be a burden. It...