As our parents age, a growing sense of disconnect between them and the rest of the family can emerge. Elderly individuals may become less able to participate in activities the rest of the family takes part in due to the aging process or illness. The generation gap also seems to grow wider with the rapid […]
8 Signs It’s Time Your Parent Needs Care
Children of aging parents never want to have to make the decision to place them in a nursing facility. The impact of losing the ability to function on a normal day-to-day basis can devastate both the children and the parent. Many signs will begin to appear months before a choice has to be made. Falling […]
5 Tips to Make Caring for an Elderly Loved One Less Stressful
When an elderly loved one falls ill, or has a chronic or terminal disease, and you are their primary caretaker, it’s important that you take care of yourself, too. Maintaining your own physical and emotional well-being is the key to providing quality, compassionate care for your loved one, without finding yourself feeling fatigued, frustrated, or […]