Selecting the right living community for your loved one is an important decision that one must make. During the decision-making process, it is key to think of that someone dear to you – be it your spouse, father, mother, uncle, or aunt. Consider several living community choices around you and compare to see which suits…
It is always distressing to see the memory of your loved one deteriorate as time passes by. This explains why it is important to always take note of signs that might tell you regarding memory care. Looking out for memory issues such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is essential. This does not necessarily represent that…
Each and every senior is unique with an individuality all their own. And yet millions of seniors today are united in pursuit of one, common goal: To live well and remain living independently for many years to come. For some, that means staying in their longtime home or place of residence. Others, however, may opt…
Has the thought of downsizing crossed your mind? To some of your loved ones, downsizing to a smaller home offers them more convenience as they are provided with more time to take part in enjoyable activities, rather than focusing on house chores. If your loved one does not like completing house chores in bigger spaces,…
It is normal for children to turn to their parents for guidance, help, and advice. However, with age, you’ll start to realize that you would have to step up and be the one giving them these things instead. They may start to show memory-related signs that they require extra care. It is important for you…
It almost takes the patience of Job to answer the same question your aging parents ask over and over again. But when it comes down to it, they literally forget they just asked you. Many of the adult children whose parents live here routinely ask about their parents’ forgetfulness. We respond that it is very…
8 Ways to Preserve Your Family’s History You see the commercials on television where people research their family history. They suddenly find out that Amelia Earhart is a long lost cousin. Let’s face it – it is not necessary to go centuries back to learn about your family, but you would like to at least…