Recognizing When Your Elderly Parent Needs Company: Action Steps
Have you been worried about whether your aging parent is really doing okay living at home alone? You might be concerned if they are safe, healthy, and thriving when you...
Caregiving for Military Veterans
When you’re a caregiver for a veteran, you have an important role in supporting their health and wellness. Not only are you caring for an aging loved one, but you’re also...
What to Know About Working While Being a Caregiver
Caring for a family member as they age can be rewarding. However, you may also find yourself trying to juggle several different major life responsibilities during this time,...
Family Caregivers: Just How Burnt Out Are You?
Being a family caregiver is a rewarding experience because you have the power to support your senior loved one and improve their quality of life. You’ll also face new...
Is a Senior Living Community the Right Choice for Your Aging Loved One?
Most of us know that a senior living community is for adults age 55 and older, and it’s designed to suit various lifestyle desires and care needs. Beyond that, it’s easy to...
7 Steps to Take if Your Senior Parent is Reluctant to Consider Senior Living
If you’ve researched senior living for your loved one, you already know the benefits of these specialized residences. Today’s senior living communities offer a vibrant and...
7 Tips for Conversations with Hesitant Senior Parents
Change is hard for everyone, and it can be frustrating to watch a loved one hesitate over a decision that seems logical to you. However, it’s important to put yourself in...
What to Expect When Moving Mom or Dad to a Senior Living Community
You’ve spent time doing research, asking questions, and have chosen a senior living community tailored to your loved one’s needs, preferences, and budget. Now it’s time to...
Is Home Care Right for Mom or Dad?
There are many resources available to older adults as they age and face complications related to medical diagnoses, decreased mobility, and cognitive decline. These resources...
Family Caregivers: Do Not Admit Defeat, There's a Better Way
If you are struggling to keep up with your personal and professional obligations as well as caregiving tasks for your aging loved one, you might be feeling exhausted and...
5 Ways to Approach Your Loved One About Senior Living
If you’ve noticed your loved one is not thriving at home because they are lonely, need additional assistance with daily tasks, or aren’t eating well, a senior living...
Staying Connected with Your Parent Living in a Senior Community
These days, there are so many ways to stay connected with the people you love. From good old-fashioned letters and phone calls to FaceTime and family Zoom meetings,...