Everyday aches and pains seem to escalate with age. With this consistent increase, it might seem like sickness is always knocking at the front door,...
According to the World Health Organization, worldwide, 47 million people are living with dementia. There are about 10 million new cases every year. By...
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it might seem at first that the family can rally the troops and take care of them at home. But as symptoms...
One of the first signs of dementia is the loss of normal communication abilities. It may begin slowly but as the symptoms persist, communication will...
9 Ways to Manage Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Wandering
Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia are common occurrences among aging adults – but that doesn’t make dealing with them any easier.
Having a loved one fall...
How to Know When it’s Time for a Parent to Stop Driving
If you’re worried about your aging parent operating their vehicle – or worse, finally taking those keys away – you’re not alone. Most adult children...
Tech Safety Tips for Seniors
Technology is a great way to keep in touch with loved ones and old friends, stay up to date on the latest news and community happenings and even monitor...
If volunteering has ever been on your radar or in your thoughts, the time to act is now.
April is officially National Volunteer Month, and with spring...
Signs It's Time for Assisted Living
Deciding to move your aging loved one to an assisted living facility or nursing home is never easy. But often, it’s the best (and sometimes only) way to...
Easing the Transition to Assisted Living
Moving your loved one to an assisted living facility can be hard – mentally, physically and emotionally.
Not only are you dealing with your own thoughts...