One of the only positive takeaways from the coronavirus pandemic is reiteration that for many, home is sometimes the safest and best place to be. The safety factor was true for everyone at the time, but especially for the older generation, more vulnerable to issues associated with contracting an incurable virus. Despite the negative aspects…
Category: Elder Care
24-Hour Care for your Loved One
If your loved one insists on being independent, remaining in their home and community rather than moving into a facility, there is technology available that will make aging in place a less stressful option for you and your family. Customized to your loved one’s individual needs, goals and aspirations, 24-hour monitoring technology allows the elderly…
Caring for the Elderly this Winter
The holidays are a joyous time of year filled with many great memories to be had and family fun, but in this part of the country, the holidays often come with frigid temperatures, treacherous snow, and dangerous ice brought on by the winter season. Concurrently, during this time of year, we often find ourselves…
Please Don't Parent Your Parents
There is a common saying that eventually the children will become the parents. This is an attitude that should be avoided when it comes to adult children that have to take care of their aging parents. This is a saying that can cause stress and anxiety for everyone involved. While it is true that as…
Make the Bathrooms Safe
Bathroom Safety is Vital for Aging Loved Ones Taking over as primary caregiver for an older relative can be challenging whether you live with them or not. Part of the problem is, that you can’t watch anyone every minute of the day. Moreover, regardless of whether this is a parent or even an older spouse…
Sharing Your Life With a Pet
Sharing Your Life With a Pet At a time in life when its difficult to get your loved one to remember to eat or take their medications, it may seem counterintuitive to consider adding a pet to mom or dad’s list of responsibilities, but the truth is there is plenty of documentation out there supporting…
The Importance of Exercise
There are a lot of misconceptions out there when it comes to exercising past a certain age. In fact, one out of four people between the ages of 65 and 74 exercises regularly. Many people believe that they are too old, too out of shape or too sick to work out at all, and that…