Many older adults take multiple prescriptions to manage health conditions. With the rising cost of drugs, this may get quite expensive. In fact, many older adults are concerned about the cost of their prescriptions since they can be quite a drain on a...
Read MoreSocial distancing due to the COVID-19 virus is difficult for everyone. It can be especially hard for older adults who are living alone. Being unable to spend time with other people can be boring and have a negative impact on your aging relative’s mental...
Read MoreAre you navigating one of the tougher aspects of family caregiving? Older parents who need help with finances should feel comfortable talking to you, but that doesn't mean they are. Bills aren't being paid on time. There are overdue notices. You don't...
Read MoreAs Alzheimer's disease progresses, you may find it harder to connect with your parent. It's not impossible though. Use these activities to connect with your mom or dad. Cook Together If your mom or dad ever cooked, pull out old cookbooks that you...
Read MoreEvery year, an estimated 3 million older adults fall and end up in the hospital. Of those falls, over 800,000 caused a hip fracture or head injury. If your mom or dad falls, odds are higher than they'll fall again that year. The best way to prevent one...
Read MoreEach year, the third Friday in February is designated as National Caregivers Day. This is a day to thank the caregivers in your parents' lives. It's a day to treat family caregivers or paid caregivers with something unexpected. Here are some neat ideas...
Read MoreWinter brings cooler temperatures. Some areas see rain while others experience lots of snow. No matter where you are, windows close up for the season and heating systems turn on. You may start seeing more dust in your home. Windows aren't open, so it's...
Read MoreWhen you live on the other side of the country, it's very likely that you only see your mom and dad around major holidays. A phone call is not enough to actually see the physical and mental changes that have taken place over the year. Now that you're...
Read MoreIf your senior has dementia you might be starting to deal with something called challenging behaviors. There’s a lot that falls under this category, including repetitive actions and vocalizations, wandering, and more. Tracking these behaviors will give...
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