Aging is part of life- it can’t be avoided. However, many adult children find it challenging to watch their parents get older. This is especially true if the parents are showing signs of physical and/or mental decline. In many cases, you may want to allow your parent to maintain their independence for as long as…
Aging at home (sometimes referred to as aging in place) is a term that most of us have come to know. As people age, it’s perfectly natural that many prefer to do so in the comfort of their own homes and familiar surroundings. Fortunately, with some advanced planning, most people will be able to age at home. …
Most people, when they age, prefer to stay in their own homes. However, even if your aging loved one is currently happily living independently in their home, a day will probably arrive when it’s time for home care in the form of some extra help to manage daily living. What Is Home Care? Home care…
If you are doing your best to care for an adult family member with chronic needs or a disability, you know that much hard work is involved. Your life is difficult – you want to do your best for your family member, but you have children to take care of, and then there’s your job! If…
9 out of 10 adults over 50 plan to “age in place,” or experience their senior years in their own homes. That makes total sense, as we all love our independence and freedom. There comes a time, though, when aging in place becomes harder and harder to do. With age comes newfound health concerns, which may…
We love our aging parents and understand why they prefer to remain independent for as long as they can. And we certainly can’t blame them. After all, we’ll be there ourselves someday! Luckily, there are a variety of helpful gadgets for seniors that can assist them with everyday tasks. Useful Gadgets for Seniors A spot…
Seniors may be reluctant to accept that they can no longer manage their lives as they have been used to. They often resist accepting personal care and assistance because it means they are no longer considered to be independent enough to look after themselves. However, if your senior fits this scenario, there are steps you can…
If you have a busy lifestyle, you may find it challenging to provide your senior loved one or your special needs child with the care and companionship they need. As they age, most people don’t want to leave their homes to live in a retirement community. However, there is an alternative – you can hire…
The average cost of daily in-home care is around $4,000 per month which might be too steep a price for many. However, most seniors prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. So the question is how to finance in-home care when it becomes necessary. This post discusses six ways to ensure that your elderly loved…
The birds know that spring is here, and you are probably enjoying their sweet singing outside your window in the fresh morning air. This is exactly the right time for a fresh look around to see what has taken up space in your loved one’s home during their winter hibernation. And what many of us…
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