Most seniors or disabled adults who wish to continue residing in their own homes or with a family member often require support and assistance with daily living tasks. While regular doctor’s appointments and prescription refills may be necessary, specialized medical services may not be required. Non-medical home care services, however, can make all the difference…
Elderly parents face dozens of challenges that can cause them to become irritable, irrational, or demanding. They may grieve getting older, experience chronic pain, or feel angry about changes to their finances, health, social circle, or living arrangements. How To Lighten The Load When Dealing With Demanding Elderly Parents While you primarily carry the load,…
For many seniors, assisted living communities and nursing homes are not desirable, which is why many prefer to continue living in the comfort and familiarity of home. Still, to remain independent at home, modifications are usually necessary. These adjustments may include changes in the home itself, from bathroom remodels to the addition of ramps, as…
It’s easy to bury your head in the sand when you notice a parent or grandparent requires more support to remain safely independent and to accomplish daily tasks. Conversations around aging, needing more help, relinquishing car keys, or even suggesting a senior needs assistance can be difficult, so most people put them off until the…
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and appears in more than 80 percent of dementia cases. It can cause seniors to withdraw from relationships and stop participating in activities that they used to enjoy. To reduce the effects of severe cognitive impairment it is important to keep these relationships intact. For families with…
Mary Proctor, 83 is a DC resident and a widow that lives alone. Her adult children live out of state, but she loves to travel to visit her kids, as well as her grandkids, and she lives an active life with friends and neighbors. She is involved in her church and volunteers for numerous…
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