As with any other physical changes that you might be experiencing while growing up, forgetfulness is also a part of aging. You may worry about forgetfulness being a sign of something more serious, such as a memory disorder, like Alzheimer’s or dementia. However, not all forgetfulness would necessarily mean this. This is because growing up…
You might notice that your aging parent needs more help when they start to struggle with daily routine, mobility or display a decline in cognitive and memory capacities. Caring for them is not easy and comes with many physical and emotional challenges, especially if your aging parent refuses help. When your loved one experiences a…
Death is a part of life but despite understanding this, whenever we face death, it hurts just the same. Losing a loved one is challenging but losing a spouse can feel like an earth-shattering experience, especially because of how important they might have been to your life. If the grief of a spouse is not…
As a caregiver of a senior getting older, you might be aware that the same old routines every day can get boring, fast. It’s not always easy to find new ways to keep your loved one entertained and being stuck in the same, old routine can lead to your loved one not being sufficiently stimulated.…
Do you have concerns about leaving your elderly parents to live alone? Worried that they might fall, forget basic self-care, or have trouble going to familiar places? It may be time to discuss whether or not to move your elderly parents into a retirement community. These are some signs to look out for to keep…
Even though no one wishes to be sick or disabled, these situations cannot be predicted at times. As such, the best thing to protect yourself is to plan for such emergencies in the future. In the case when you’re disabled or too medically unwell to figure out your medical treatments, it’s up to your family…
Experiencing knee pain will get in the way of your everyday walking. Some of you may think it is time to let your parents stop walking when they do feel that. Exercising is crucial during this time in their lives, and quitting walking is not the solution at all. What matters is to find ways…
Warm weather, particularly strong heat, can be hazardous to people’s health, and this risk is heightened in older adults. Heat causes some people to feel hot and unpleasant, while high temperatures can bring serious illness and even death. As temperatures rise around the country, the number of people suffering from heat exhaustion is projected to…
Have you noticed your aging parent’s unusual purchases or falling behind their bills? This may be a sign to help your aging parents manage their finances. Your loved ones may be averse to having someone engaged in their finances. However, with a gentle approach, you can progressively work with them and keep them included in…
Dementia is a common disorder that many individuals struggle with, especially older adults. This illness affects all aspects of an individual’s life – their physical, emotional, social and mental well-being. However, despite this being a common illness, many caregivers are still largely unaware of how exactly to deal with loved ones struggling with dementia. They…