What Might Your Loved One Need in Order to Help Her Age in Place?
Aging in place is completely workable for your elderly loved one, especially if you consider what types of help she might need in order to allow that to happen. Putting together the right combination of[...]
Is Your Dad Losing His Hearing? Invest in These Four Devices ASAP
You’ve noticed your dad’s hearing is getting worse. He’s been to the doctors and has hearing aids, but he still doesn’t hear everything people say. You’re afraid he is going to miss something important, such[...]
Making the Most of an Osteoporosis Consultation
Your loved one’s doctor may not have as much time as you’d like to help your loved one manage her osteoporosis, so it pays to keep appointments as efficient as you possibly can. Bring a List[...]
Should You Consider Bringing an Elder Care Provider on Vacation with Your Senior?
Vacationing is something that many families look forward to. Taking a few days away from your usual routine is a wonderful way to spend quality time together, enjoy new experiences, and reminisce on old memories[...]
Help Prevent Your Parent from Falling
“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” is a line made famous by the TV advertisements for the Life Alert Emergency Response system. Unfortunately, it is an event that occurs to many seniors. According to[...]
Caring for a Parent with COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a term now used to define a group of diseases. Your parent may have emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma or a combination of more than one of these diseases which are[...]
