
Dementia and Eyesight Problems: Tips for Caregivers
The complicated steps necessary to enable us to see are mind-boggling. In the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take transmitted details of

How to Successfully Hold Family Meetings About Caring for Elderly Parents
“It takes a village” was never a more accurate statement than when caring for elderly parents. Yet it’s necessary for that “village” to keep up

Top Questions to Ask the Doctor When You Are Managing Senior Health Issues
Of all the many responsibilities a family caregiver encounters, possibly one of the more overwhelming is managing senior health issues. The National Council on Aging

Meaningful New Year Resolutions for Family Caregiver Support
If you’re one of the 8% of Americans who actually realize their New Year’s resolution goals, congratulations! But if you’re like most of us, you’ve

5 Tips on How to Help Elderly Parents With Finances
Amongst the hardest challenges for adult children is knowing how to help elderly parents with finances. Finances are both extremely personal and a representation of

How to Talk to Someone Who Has Dementia Using These Nonverbal Techniques
Communication with a senior struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s, particularly in the middle and later stages, can be frustrating – both for you and

Depression and Caregiving Go Hand in Hand
There is no question that it’s an incredible honor to care for those we love. Family caregivers encounter a closeness and bond with those in

Cancer Research News: What We Now Know
Annually since 1999, we have attained an increasing reduction in cancer-related deaths, an encouraging trend which is poised to continue as scientists learn more and

The Best Technology for Aging in Place
Whether you’re attempting to tune a guitar, learn a brand new language, or just add cats’ ears to a selfie, there is an app for

The Latest Approach to Chronic Condition Care: Empowering Patients to Take Control
On the subject of chronic diseases, seniors are usually the experts, hands down, with as many as 3 out of 4 older adults affected by