The deteriorating health of a loved one is undoubtedly a painful thing to witness. It can be particularly difficult, however, to watch our parents grow …
The deteriorating health of a loved one is undoubtedly a painful thing to witness. It can be particularly difficult, however, to watch our parents grow …
If your elderly parents are living independently or you’re caring for an aging loved one at home, safety is a prominent concern. At first glance, …
Aside from medical care, seniors with dementia or other conditions often need help with day to day tasks. Here we’ll define custodial care, what effects …
According to 2015 data compiled by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP, an approximate 43.5 million people had provided unpaid, caregiving to family …
If you think cell phones are exclusively (or even predominantly) used by young people, you’d be wrong. Everyone can benefit from having a cell phone …
Year after year, lists of the leading causes of death in America include chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia. Each condition requires …
If you’re tapped into the Medicare scene – and especially if you’re new to the vast world of Medicare options and minutiae – you may …
Did you know? By 2030, an estimated 20 percent of U.S. residents will be aged 65 and over – a huge proportional jump from 13 …
Anyone who has considered the rising costs of long-term care, be it in your home or in a highly skilled nursing facility, has asked the …
Dementia is a general term which describes an overall decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is …
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging, not only emotionally but also financially. As the costs of assisted living, nursing home …
With advances in medicine and technology, our elders are living longer than ever. With this longer life expectancy comes great joy in passing down legacies, …
A Silver Alert is a safety alert issued when older adults are missing. It’s similar to the Amber Alert used for missing children. Here’s a …
While the stereotypical image of a gamer might be a millennial sitting on the couch in their parent’s basement, there’s a new crop of video …
