4 Ways In-Home Care Improves a Senior’s Life
Growing old can be full of stress and worry, as seniors think about their health, their finances, and their families near and far. One goal that many seniors have is that they want to live[...]
Is There Only One Type of Stroke?
In your role as a family caregiver, it is likely you have thought a considerable amount about the risks of stroke and how these serious medical events can affect your parent. Understanding the severity of[...]
What Can You Do to Make Long-distance Caregiving More Effective?
Long-distance caregiving can be frustrating for both you and your aging adult. You may feel as if you never quite know whats going on and you feel out of the loop. But there are some[...]
Questions to Ask About Your Senior’s Prescriptions
If your parent goes to the emergency room or the doctor’s office for an illness, injury, or other complaint, it is likely they will be given a prescription. In order for your senior to get[...]
4 Ways to Deal with Vertigo
Vertigo – that feeling of the environment spinning around you. Everyone experiences it from time to time. If your aging relative experiences episodes of vertigo, it can make their life miserable. In addition, vertigo could[...]
When Is Living Alone Unsafe for Your Senior?
As much as your elderly family member wants to be able to stay in her own home on her own terms, there may be times when that is dangerous for her. If any of these[...]