What Do You Do When Your Mom Can No Longer Properly Care for Her Dog?
Your mom is devoted to her dog. He’s her loyal companion, but she’s becoming very forgetful. She forgets to feed her dog some days and overfeeds him others. She can’t remember when she last took[...]
Preparing Your Home for Your Parent to Move In
If you have made the decision that the next step in being the most effective family caregiver possible for your aging parent is transitioning them into living in your home with you and your family,[...]
Early Diagnosis is Best for Seniors With Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs and is particularly devastating to elderly adults. As with many medical conditions, an early diagnosis provides the best possible outcome for treatment. When pneumonia is left untreated or[...]
Is It Too Late for Your Senior Parent to Quit Smoking?
If your aging parent smokes, and has for many years, they may think theres no reason for them to quit now. After all, with years of smoking, the damage is already done, right? Wrong. Experts[...]
Can Low Vision Be Dangerous for Your Senior?
The process of aging brings along with it many changes to your parents function and abilities. Some of these involve their senses, which are vital for their interaction with the world around them. Many people[...]
Dressing Aides for Seniors
When illness, injury or age-related chronic conditions affect an individuals ability to dress themselves it can be frustrating and embarrassing. Many seniors must rely on family caregivers or elder care aides to help them with[...]
