Over 4.6 million people in the United States fulfill the role of caregiver for a family member with cancer. And that’s not including all the other illnesses that can cause people to have to fill the role of caregiver for a terminal loved one. Being responsible for a person’s end of life…
Is any of your elderly family members needing some extra care or attention due to their age? Are you still weighing on options to ensure their safety and care despite your busy schedule? Does the idea of putting them away in a hospice make you feel guilty? Most senior adults…
Have you noticed a change in someone you love? The changes may seem small at first, but they will get worse over time. You aren’t alone if you are seeing someone developing Alzheimer’s symptoms. 5.8 million Americans are living with the disease today. It can be hard to distinguish Alzheimer’s…
Do you have an aging loved one? No one wants to lose their independence. Despite that, we all need extra help as we begin to enter into our elderly years. For many families, assisted living care at home or in a facility is the best option. It’s difficult, though, to…
Over 18 million people struggle with limited mobility in the United States and Canada. When something as simple as running errands becomes difficult, you may think that your aging parent’s days of traveling are long behind them. But that doesn’t have to be the case. There are plenty of vacations…
Does your elderly parent live alone? Have you noticed them pulling back from friends and family? Social isolation is a growing concern for seniors’ physical, mental, and emotional health. As humans, we need social interaction to feel engaged with life. Without it, you can become depressed, physically ill, and lose…
While there are lots of aging baby boomers who are staying at home or aging in place, there are millions that need assisted living at some point. If you’re having to move your parent or loved one to a facility like this, you need to make the transition as comfortable…
According to the latest reports, one in three older adults in the United States is struggling with feelings of loneliness. Do you think your elderly loved one could be feeling this way? If they’re spending a lot of time at home by themselves without much entertainment, there’s a good chance…
Alzheimer’s Disease is surprisingly prevalent. Currently, there are 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. That number is anticipated to rise to 14 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s Disease doesn’t have to be a recipe for a dissatisfying life, however. Predictable routines and schedules are known to have copious benefits in diminishing…
Have you noticed that your elderly mother or father seems a little bit “off” lately? Do you suspect that they’ve crossed into that fragile, frustrating world of cognitive decline? There are more than 50 million people around the world who live with some form of dementia. That number is projected…
