As Winter descends once again it brings with it lower temperatures and harsher weather. For the elderly, this time of year can be especially hazardous. As the season approaches, be sure that you and your elderly loved one are prepared for their special needs during the colder months of the year. 1. Heating the house [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The holidays are fast approaching. With family members coming from a variety of places this holiday season, you may have a lot on your plate. Family dynamics can be difficult any time of the year, but especially as we move into the holiday season. And if you are a part of the sandwich generation, and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )If you are like many people, your medicine cabinet is a treasure trove of items. It is a place where you store medications, toothpaste, shaving cream, hygiene products, and various other things. Yet if you’ve been in your home for any length of time, your medicine has probably become something else – a cluttered mess [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Do you have a will? Do you have an estate plan in place? It is important to have things mapped out and lined up – you don’t want your family to be left “holding the ball” because you weren’t prepared. And while its easy to make plans for things you can see – your antique [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )When you are the caregiver of a loved one, it can be an overwhelming process. There is often much that you have to remember just to get through the day. From medications to doctor’s appointments, it is easy to forget something. One way to make sure you are always prepared is to have a few, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )When you are the primary caregiver to an aging parent, you are bound to experience a multitude of emotions. After all, you are now taking care of the person that once took care of you – the cycle of life has come full circle. As you adapt to taking care of an elderly parent, it [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )As your parents get older, they may become less capable of caring for themselves without help. If this happens, you and your siblings will have to determine what is best. This can be a difficult and trying time for everyone involved. Even though you and your siblings are adults now, the stress of caring for [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Taking one over the counter or prescription medicine can be safe for you. If you’re following guidelines and using it with your doctor’s knowledge, you’ll be treating the condition you are taking it for. The problem lies when you take the second. And the third. And the fourth. Sometimes you end up taking a variety [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How long is it safe to drive a car? For many families, this is a difficult question. While driving can become more difficult with age, and in some cases, it can be downright dangerous, its also one of the last things that means “freedom” to an elderly person. There are two sides to every debate [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Studies have shown that over six million people in the United States have suffered from a stroke. This means that 4 out of 5 American families are dealing with a loved one that is trying to live life to the fullest after a stroke. Caregivers for stroke survivors may feel overwhelmed or slightly concerned about [...]
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