When you visit your aging parents, do you notice anything that seems out of place? Perhaps there is a lot of laundry piling up that hasn’t been washed, or the lawn hasn’t been mowed in months. These are two signs your loved ones need in-home care. Considering that only 5%…
According to a recent survey by the National Poll on Healthy Aging, one in three seniors is lonely. Not only does this affect their mental well-being, but it can have an effect on their physical well-being as well. The study also stated that being chronically lonely can be as harmful…
The percentage of senior citizens in the world’s population is growing at a rapid rate, most likely due to increasing populations and medical advancements. The UN has estimated that by this year, senior citizens will make up roughly 9% of people. If there is any downside to people living longer,…
While memory issues mostly impact people over 65 years of age, most people say that their doctors never test their memory. While not everyone suffers from dementia, if doctors aren’t looking out for it, it’s hard to know who needs memory care. If you’re wondering “what is memory care”, it’s…
Over 4.6 million people in the United States fulfill the role of caregiver for a family member with cancer. And that’s not including all the other illnesses that can cause people to have to fill the role of caregiver for a terminal loved one. Being responsible for a person’s end of life…
Is any of your elderly family members needing some extra care or attention due to their age? Are you still weighing on options to ensure their safety and care despite your busy schedule? Does the idea of putting them away in a hospice make you feel guilty? Most senior adults…
Have you noticed a change in someone you love? The changes may seem small at first, but they will get worse over time. You aren’t alone if you are seeing someone developing Alzheimer’s symptoms. 5.8 million Americans are living with the disease today. It can be hard to distinguish Alzheimer’s…
Do you have an aging loved one? No one wants to lose their independence. Despite that, we all need extra help as we begin to enter into our elderly years. For many families, assisted living care at home or in a facility is the best option. It’s difficult, though, to…
Over 18 million people struggle with limited mobility in the United States and Canada. When something as simple as running errands becomes difficult, you may think that your aging parent’s days of traveling are long behind them. But that doesn’t have to be the case. There are plenty of vacations…
Does your elderly parent live alone? Have you noticed them pulling back from friends and family? Social isolation is a growing concern for seniors’ physical, mental, and emotional health. As humans, we need social interaction to feel engaged with life. Without it, you can become depressed, physically ill, and lose…
