From slick floors to overzealous pets, our homes are filled with obstacles that can cause us to fall. The dangers of fall-related injuries are especially high for senior citizens. In fact, one-third o
Choosing a Nursing Home
It seems virtually no one wants to go to a nursing home, and most caregivers do not want to institutionalize a loved one. But even though you may be committed to home care and have no intention of uti
Paying for Long Term Care
How will you pay for long term care?
Among all the uncertainties surrounding professional long term care is one sure thing: It costs a lot. Unfortunately, public programs cover only so much of the cos
Managing Caregiving Techniques that Can Help
Did you ever wish you could just pick up the phone and call someone who would take stock of your situation, help you access the right services, counsel you and your family to help resolve some of your
A Family Caregivers Support Group Guide
Support groups are a fact of modern life-whether for people dealing with divorce or life-threatening disease-and more and more for family caregivers. According to an article in the textbook Psychiatri
Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice
Emma’s family didn’t know what to do. Her son put grab bars in the shower. Her daughter brought lunch over every day. The neighbors checked in often. But at 82 Emma needed more help. She wasn’t able t
Seniors – Is it Time to Move?
How to Decide if You Should Move
By Diane Schmidt, About.com Guide
There are many reasons for senior citizens to consider moving; retirement, changes in lifestyle and health are just a few reasons. So
Coconut Oil As an Alzheimer's Treatment – Dr. Mary Newport
Dr. Mary Newport discovered the benefits of using coconut oil to treat her husband’s Alzheimer’s Disease. She discusses how quickly the coconut oil showed improvements in her husband’s condition and w
Advance Directives, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney: What is the Difference?
These legal documents have different names, but just one goal — helping you direct your health care if you become unable to communicate your wishes.
The documents that set out your wishes for medical