What You Should Know About COPD Awareness Month
Awareness is one of the most important tools that you can use during your course as a family caregiver for your elderly parent. Understanding the risks that your parent faces can help you to better[...]
Fire Safety and Seniors – Have You Really Prepared Your Parents?
When a fire hits, immediate action is needed to get safely out of the house. When your parent’s mobility is impacted by surgery, muscle weakness, or arthritis, acting fast isn’t always possible. How well are[...]
Can You Help Your Parent Prevent Lung Cancer?
Not counting skin cancer, lung cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed among both men and women. The majority of people who are diagnosed with this cancer are aging adults, and the older a person[...]
Tips for Getting Started in a Home Care Arrangement
As a family caregiver you understand the value that a home care provider gave offer to your senior during their later years. Whether you have noticed challenges and limitations that have threatened their health and[...]
Fridge and Freezer Clean Out – Three Things to Tackle First
Have you looked in your parents’ fridge lately? Many people have disorderly fridges with that disgusting science experiment growing in a forgotten container. If your mom and dad are not the type to pay attention[...]
Talking to Your Parent About Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Talking about cancer treatment many not be something that you ever want to consider when caring for your aging loved one. Being honest about this issue, however, is an important part of making sure that[...]
