Keeping your loved one healthy, safe, and comfortable are often what we think about when talking about caring for an aging parent, but there is also a financial component that can come along with being a family caregiver. Sometimes, your loved one might surrender...
The reality of being a caregiver for an aging loved one can be remarkably stressful. Between the daily stress of managing your own life, and the added stress of caring for an older parent, caregiver burnout can hit hard unless you make an effort to focus on stress...
Maintaining a sense of independence is an important part of getting older. But time and our bodies often have other plans for us, making it more taxing to get around, do household chores or care for ourselves in a way that allows us to be totally independent. This can...
Hoarding affects people of all ages, however, the average age for hoarders to seek treatment is 50. Hoarding is a recognized obsessive-compulsive disorder, in which a person “collects and keeps a lot of items, even things that appear useless or of little value to most...
Caring for older adults suffering from dementia is no easy task. You want to love and support them as best you can, but it can be frustrating and overwhelming at times. Dementia is a complex disorder, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Each case can be...
Do you ever feel lightheaded when you stand up too quickly or a little unsteady when walking across certain surfaces? Occasional dizziness is common as we get older, but that does not make it any less disruptive to your daily life. While age can bring changes that...
Technology can transform our lives, allowing us to stay in contact with loved ones and even creating more safety as we age. Staying connected is essential for overall well-being and can enhance health and happiness, especially in later years. From communication...
Osteoporosis affects over 40 million people in the United States. It is a common condition associated with aging, in which the bones become weaker and more likely to break. While women are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis than men, men are not immune to...