Make the Bathrooms Safe

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

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…

Dealing with your Loved One's Medications

Dealing with your Loved One's Medications

Getting your elderly loved one to remember to take their various prescriptions can be an exercise in patience, not to mention a lesson in pharmacology.  Life expectancy is much longer than it used to be,  partly due to the medicines and supplements necessary to keep the body running smoothly as it matures. As age increases,…