Aging adults who are more positive and optimistic tend to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives than those who aren’t. If your aging parents are acting like a couple of “negative Nellies” right now, here’s how to help them develop a more positive attitude so they can enjoy life to the fullest.
When you or your spouse are caring for an aging parent the added stress can put a real strain on your relationship. Here are some reliable ways to safeguard your marriage while caregiving.
Once a family caregiver starts relying on alcohol more and more it can interfere with their ability to provide the care that’s needed. If allowed to progress, alcohol abuse will eventually place the health and wellbeing of both parties at risk. Here are some signs that there's an issue, as well as ways to get better.
Over 32 million seniors live with osteoarthritis, a degenerative “wear-and-tear” joint disease that may come about due to the aging process. If you are currently looking after aging loved one who’s dealing with osteoarthritis, here’s how to help them enjoy a higher quality of life.
Affecting one-in-four seniors, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries every year. If you’re an informal caregiver for an aging in place loved one here are some bathing and showering safety tips for seniors that you may want to consider.
Unfortunately for many seniors, social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic have made spending time with grandchildren difficult. Here are several creative ways to keep them connected with their grandchildren without placing anyone’s health at risk.
One of the most common types of elder abuse that geriatric care managers see is self-neglect. But senior neglect can also be committed by caregivers- including one’s own family members. Protecting your aging loved one starts with recognizing the telltale signs of senior neglect.
If you’re like most seniors, you want to continue aging comfortably in place right at home for as long as possible, but for many, remaining at home eventually requires some outside assistance. Here’s how to know when it’s the right time for you.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s also the opportune time to focus on your mental health and wellbeing as a caregiver.
You’d like to take dad on a cross-country trip so you can both reconnect with relatives you haven’t seen for a while. Dad is set in his ways and can be cranky at times, so getting him there comfortably is going to take some planning and preparation. Whether it’s by car, ship, plane or train, traveling with a senior should go much more smoothly when taking these steps.
