Mental health is an essential issue for people of all ages, but aging adults are at more risk due to the natural aging process. We identify the signs and tell you how to use brain food and exercise to maintain the mental health of your elderly parents. [read more]
Staying independent when you have limited mobility is hard, especially if you face stairs getting in and out of your home. [read more]
As we age, certain things begin to wear out. Here are 7 common health problems to be aware of as you get older. [read more]
For many people, having familiar surroundings brings comfort and allows elderly people to hold on to their independence a little bit longer. [read more]
Growing older doesn’t mean we need to stop enjoying life. With new initiatives, wellness programs and a focus on relationship-based care, this can be a time to enjoy a different perspective on life. [read more]
Don’t care for your elderly parents at home unless you can answer these few questions positively and understand how the change will affect their life – and yours. [read more]
No blog post is going to be able to help you cope with a terminal diagnosis for an older family member. You may, however, find these insights beneficial as you struggle to adapt to the sudden change. [read more]
Sooner or later, we will all have elderly relatives to care for. These tips will help you set things up for them to enjoy their retirement years and still maintain their lifestyle. [read more]
Your parents spent years of their lives raising you – so when the time comes for you to help them when they become elderly and need assistance, here are a few things that you can do. [read more]
Even with enough resources, the best-equipped premises and complete co-operation from relatives and friends, the way vulnerable and elderly people are cared for is only as good as the people doing the caring. How to [read more]
When you make the difficult decision to send a member of the family or an elderly loved one suffering from dementia to a full care facility and residence it is a difficult time for everyone involved. Finding just the right place to house your loved one can be the most challenging part since you want to find a place that is going to make them feel comfortable and cared for and give them the proper attention and respect they deserve. [read more]
When a family member or loved one starts getting older and may need a high level of attention, safety or care than can be provided in their own home, the consideration of a residential care facility often comes into the conversation. Many family members are leery of finding a facility to use as a residence because of stories they may have heard from others or seen somewhere about events at certain places. That is why if you are considering any type of residential facility you want to make sure you do your due diligence and make sure the facility is one you can trust. [read more]
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