As your parents age, you may notice changes. It could be small things like changes with their memory or hearing difficulties. It may also be bigger changes, like challenges with mobility or taking care of themselves. At some point, you may find yourself thinking about senior living care for your parents. When you do, it’s … Continued
At some point, you may visit your loved ones and notice signs that they need more help than you had realized. Once you do, you may find yourself asking, “What now?”. It can be overwhelming to figure out what to do when your aging loved one needs more help. But there are a few tried-and-true … Continued
Parents spend countless hours and years worrying about their children. Some may say it’s a worry that never goes away. But, at some point, the worry begins to shift. As your parents age, you may find that the roles become reversed. Eventually, you may worry about things like how well your parents are able to … Continued
In just a few short days, Christmas will be here. It’s an exciting time for families, and a wonderful time to enjoy holiday traditions with those closest to us. Traditions don’t have to always stay the same, and creating new traditions with family is a fun way to bring everyone together this holiday season. Below … Continued
Now that the kids have finished Trick or Treat, costumes are put away, and everyone has eaten way too much candy, everyone is making their holiday plans for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. With families living all across the country, some families may not get to see each other as often as they … Continued
Turning the Tables: Making Care Decisions for Your Aging Parents For much of your life, you have been the son or daughter in the family dynamics, with your parents making decisions for you. Now the tables are turned, and you are needing to make decisions for your parents about their care. You will experience a … Continued
Alternative Care Paths for Older Adults A fact of life is that all people age. There are times when aging and the life changes that come along with it can be stressful. Frequently, older adults or adult children need to make decisions about care options as needs change. Should you remain at home or consider … Continued
It’s Time to Talk About Moving to a Senior Living Community More often than not, families tend to stall conversations about moving to a senior living community. It’s understandable — the topic brings up other more difficult ones like selling a childhood home or acknowledging that we are all growing older. The reality is that … Continued
This Holiday Keep an Eye Out You may wonder how you’ll know when an aging parent or loved one can no longer safely live alone. It may seem like it will be hard to tell, but asking yourself these four questions can help. As you visit your aging loved ones this holiday season, consider these … Continued
Look Out for Signs of Aging “Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays.” Christmas is a perfect time for family gatherings. For those of us with aging parents, it’s especially important as we visit them to be on the lookout for the signs of aging. Things like an overall lack of cleanliness, mobility … Continued
Making Difficult Decisions About Aging Parents As our parents age, frequently we need to make decisions that we never anticipated making. Adult children worry about making the correct decisions. When caring for an aging parent from afar, it can be hard to know when your help is needed. Making difficult decisions about aging parents can be … Continued