Tips for dealing with a parent diagnosed with Dementia
You have just been told that your parent has dementia. Processing the fact of a parent being diagnosed with dementia is one thing. Not only does it have an impact on those who are diagnosed, but it impacts all of those who are around them. If you’re unsure how to deal with a parent who has dementia, you are not alone. Most families struggle with daily challenges such as dealing...
List of interesting and creative hobbies elderly can try
As we get older and after the kids have moved out, or we have retired from a long career, we find ourselves with some time on our hands. I actually thought about learning how to do small engine repair and it started with my own snow blower. But that is another story, but it could be the start of a new hobby for me too. Starting a new hobby that...
Keeping your Relationship Strong when your parents need help.
Many seniors find it unifilial when their kids hire a caregiver to take care of them or when they sign them up to stay at a nursing home. Both can cause a negative effect on their relationship. Many seniors feel as if their kids do not want to be take care of them, even though it is a tough reality for most adults to work their jobs, possibly raise a...
Winter Safety tips for Independent Living Seniors
Summer never lasts as long as we would like it to and with winter just around the corner, the sunny weather now seems like a distant memory. Even though we know winter comes every year, we almost always seem to forget the essential things we need to prepare ourselves in order to make it through the season safely. This is especially true for seniors living independently. The best way to...
Getting the Home Care Help You Need
It can be stressful taking the first steps towards getting the help you need for your loved one wishing to remain at home. You have likely contemplated long and hard about getting help for your loved one. You might be feeling overwhelmed and extremely stressed regarding bringing in home care. Maybe you're not sure what to do or who to talk to. However, what you do know is that you...