The majority of seniors express a desire to age in place, and as family caregivers, we want to support them. However, as mom and dad get older, there are certain things that they may not be able to safely do on their own. Without the right support, trying to accomplish important daily tasks like bathing, Read More

According to the National Council on Aging, one in four older Americans fall each year. Every 11 seconds, a senior is treated in the hospital for a fall, and every 19 minutes, a senior dies from a fall. The risk of falling increases proportionately with age. Vision problems, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dementia can Read More

The most common type of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes. It is the result of the body having a difficult time producing enough insulin, causing blood sugar levels to rise. Type 2 diabetes affects over 30 million Americans according to the CDC. Approximately 12 million seniors have type 2 diabetes (diagnosed and undiagnosed), and this Read More

Finding the right level of care for an aging loved one is sometimes emotionally and financially taxing. Decisions often revolve around what is affordable even before the best choices are truly considered. Moving to an assisted living facility or memory care unit is costly. In fact, average costs exceed $48,000 per year according to seniorliving.org. Read More

Taking medications as prescribed is important for maintaining quality of life and longevity. As we age, the need for medications and the number of medications we must take sometimes increases. This can make it difficult to keep up with pills that are needed morning, noon and night. While getting your loved one to take their Read More

The sandwich generation refers to middle-aged Americans who are raising children and providing some level of care for an aging adult loved one. Many of us live in this reality, and it can cause some serious issues. Stress, financial strain, anxiety and depression are common among this group. If the demands of cross generational care Read More

When you are in the process of exploring professional home care for a loved one, it’s common to have a lot of questions. From finding the right in home care provider to choosing the specific caregiver and evaluating your loved one’s needs, there are plenty of things to explore and learn about. For most families, Read More

When a loved one is aging in place and struggling to meet their emotional or physical needs, you want to help. For some families, providing extra assistance involves hiring a homecare provider to assist with day-to-day tasks or medical needs. Many providers offer various levels of care, and they often include in home care and Read More

Have you ever experienced burnout? Whether on the job or in your role as a caregiver, it certainly impacts how you feel. Burnout can lead to insomnia, depression, anxiety, frustration, anger, hostility – you get the picture, it is negative in so many ways. While much research has been done on the impacts of workplace Read More

Being a family caregiver is both rewarding and challenging. Watching an aging loved one reach their goals and successfully age in place is inspiring. This is especially true you know your efforts are a part of the reason why they are able to make that choice. However, some of the tasks involved in providing care Read More

Whether a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or facing other health concerns, watching them age is often difficult. When physical or cognitive health is in question, decisions sometimes are necessary to preserve independence and continue to promote longevity. Sometimes, making those decisions means planning for professional assistance through live-in care. Knowing when it is Read More

Finding the right long term care solution for an aging loved one is not as simple as some might think. While the immediate choice is often a bed in a nursing home or assisted living facility, for some, there are better solutions. Finding an option that supports independence, provides one on one care and meets Read More

As parents age, they sometimes begin to rely more on adult children for assistance and support. While this change in relationship is positive in many ways, it opens up opportunities for stress and conflict. This is especially true when more than one adult child is in the picture. Meeting an aging parent’s care needs can Read More