Read how this family caregiver's advice differs from the official guidance from the nursing home staff. Transitioning to nursing home care is challenging for everyone involved.
22 CommentsWhen choosing senior housing and elder care, there are many options. These tips will help you decide which options are best suited to meet the care needs of your aging parent.
6 CommentsMany of us feel alone when we are trying to care for our aging parents. When we have one parent who has dementia, it is hard. When both are diagnosed, it is often nearly unbearable.
27 CommentsFor long-distance caregivers whose parents reside in senior living facilities, frequent in-person visits aren’t always an option. So, how can you manage their care from afar and avoid feeling guilty about not being there more often?
2 CommentsWhen siblings can’t agree on an elderly parent’s care needs, it might be time to bring in an objective third party to help resolve differences.
29 CommentsHow do caregivers who were neglected or abused find it in themselves to forget the past, and care for their elderly family member?
135 CommentsOlder adults often conceal or downplay things like falls, money troubles, elder abuse and car accidents so they can continue living independently. Most family members only learn of these longstanding issues once they're too severe to hide.
13 CommentsA survey of family caregivers shows that the costs of caring for aging parents has a significant financial impact that could derail everyday budgeting and retirement planning for adult children.
13 CommentsGet the most out of an office visit with your aging parent by being prepared. Use these tips and guidelines to yield the best possible outcome for their medical care.
2 CommentsLong-distance caregivers often struggle to monitor and support their aging parents from afar. A geriatric care manager can evaluate a senior’s needs, coordinate their care, communicate regularly with family and provide valuable peace of mind.
8 CommentsDeciding to move your elderly parent in with you is a choice that will significantly alter life as you know it. Consider these tips for adapting your home to create a safe and successful multi-generational living arrangement.
5 CommentsAt 31 years old, Miriam Reeves just might be the youngest person ever to get married in a nursing home. She and her fiancé planned on tying the knot in their local church, until Alzheimer’s intervened.
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