What to Do When Seniors Refuse Care Due to Cost
A lot of today’s seniors grew up in the Great Depression. They lived through a period of time when the nation was pinching pennies and
Why Every Senior Could Benefit From a Geriatrician
If your child suddenly developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the number programmed on their phone for the
Current Alzheimer’s Research Brings New Breakthrough
If there is one constant in the race to unravel the mystery of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It appears as though any time current Alzheimer’s
Family Caregiver Support Tips for Sudden Diagnoses
It may have been presumed, or perhaps blindsided you out of the blue—Mom has just received an official diagnosis for a progressive disease that will
The Emotion You May Not Have Expected in Caring for Aging Parents
If you were to detail the top 5 emotions you experience in caring for aging parents, what would they be? Maybe you’d first think of
How to Help the Elderly Regain Strength and Why It’s Necessary
As we’re finally easing our way out of the pandemic, we’re discovering more about how it has impacted older adults – both physically and emotionally.
Study Shows Latino Families Impacted by Dementia Need to Watch for Unique Signs
A new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is revealing some surprising results in how dementia may present differently in Hispanics. While further exploration is
What Not to Say During Tough Conversations with Aging Parents
As our parents grow older, it’s not always easy to know what our role as adult children should be. We want what’s best for them
Many Seniors Lack Basic Adaptive Devices That Can Be Life-Changing
Think of the countless tools you use each day – your phone, toothbrush, hairbrush – simple items, but ones you cannot envision living without. For
When Aging Parents Expect More Than You Can Give
In an ideal world, we could perfectly compartmentalize our caregiving duties, adhering to a routine that met the requirements of aging parents, while enabling the